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Description

In this informative activity, Scouts will learn critical safety practices for using a gas stove, followed by a fun quiz to test their knowledge.

Resources

Resources:

- A supervised gas stove setup.
- Long lighter for demonstration.
- Materials for quiz (paper, pen, or use verbal answers).

Instructions

Instructions:

Demonstration (5 minutes):

1. Gather all Scouts around a safe area where a gas stove setup is accessible (ensure it’s supervised and compliant with safety regulations).

2. Demonstrate key safety practices such as:

- Checking for gas leaks (using soapy water technique).
- Properly lighting the stove with a long lighter.
- Keeping flammable objects away from the stove.

3. Explaining the importance of monitoring food while cooking.

4. Discuss how to turn off the stove securely after use.

Quiz (10 minutes):

After the demonstration, have a quick quiz with questions like:

- What should you do if you smell gas? (Answer: Don't light a match, turn off the gas, and inform an adult.)

- Why is it important not to leave cooking unattended? (Answer: Food can burn, and it could cause a fire.)

- What items should you keep away from the stove? (Answer: Towels, paper, and anything flammable.)

- Encourage Scouts to raise their hands to answer each question, fostering a participative atmosphere.

Tags

• Gas burners
• Gas leaks
• Gas safety
• Gas stoves

Badge Links

• Chef - Cook