How Thermal Imaging Works for Firefighting
4:12
Grades: 6 - 8
Video Description: New October 2022! See thermal imaging cameras and learn how they help firefighters save lives.
Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: Infrastructure-36**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Use the video in conjunction with student study of their community to learn about the job of firefighters.
- After viewing the video, ask students about other uses they can see for thermal imaging technology? Where could it be used? How could it be helpful?
- To learn more about fire departments and firefighter training, check out the full program this segment is edited from: Fighting Fires 2.
*Segment videos are short excerpts edited from interviews or interactive programs that offer flexible and differentiated ways to use the rich content included in the full-length conversation.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
