Team 3: The Solar Way

Meera’s team had a magnifying glass. “We need sunlight for this to work,” she said, positioning the lens over their tinder. The team adjusted the angle until a tiny, focused beam of sunlight hit the dry leaves. Smoke began to rise, and soon, the tinder ignited.

They carefully added some sticks, and within minutes, they had a small fire. 

🔥  Time Taken: 7 minutes (with full sunlight)

🔥 Easy: No, it required clear sunlight and patience.

🔥 Safe: Yes, no matches or sparks were involved, reducing risks.

🔥 Lesson Learned: Solar methods work well in daylight but need patience and focus.

Each method had its strengths and challenges:

Matches were the fastest but struggled in the wind.

Flint and steel worked even without modern tools but required effort.

The magnifying glass was eco-friendly but only worked in sunny weather.

• Which fire-making method do you think is best for different situations?
• How would you make a fire if you didn’t have any tools?
• What’s the most important lesson about fire safety?