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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze physical and biological changes in the Sequoia forest ecosystem, especially logging and fire management practices. They evaluate the controversy of how logging and fire management should be conducted in the Giant Sequoia ecosystem. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze satellite images and databases concerning local forests and forested areas. They visit each forested area and complete a survey regarding trees and undergrowth, then present their data during a slideshow presentation. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students identify different risks of wildfires and discuss ways to reduce levels of risk for wildfires near homes. They, in groups, design and present posters that details steps homeowners can take to reduce the risk of fire. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students identify fire risk factors for a property located near a wildland area. Students discuss ecosystems subject to wildland fire and consider what could be done to eliminate the problem. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the effects of fires on forests, wildlife populations, water and people. CD's and online fire activities give students the opportunity to play with fire and see the effects it can cause. They examine possible management tools that can be used. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore positive and negative effects of wildfire and analyze positions on fire management. They conduct library research to uncover as much about wildfires and prescribed burns as they can. Students participate in a role-play activity. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students recognize the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of forests. They develop timeline of activities and developments in the boreal forest since the end of the last period of glaciation. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the changes in the Sequoia forest ecosystem. They evaluate reasons for the changes and discuss opposing views of human activity, logging and fire management practices. Students observe a video, describe the location of the Sequoia Grove. They write an opinion paper on the management of the Giant Sequoia Groves. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss the benefits and problems associated with fire. They discuss the role that fire plays in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Students brainstorm ways that fire can be harmful, such as damaging homes, communities, and ecosystems and harming people. They are asked to think of ways that fire can be beneficial. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students read and discuss background information and brainstorm reasons for wildfires. They use a Venn Diagram to list the similarities and differences between wildfires and prescribed fires and then track the weather forecast for five days to determine whether conditions are favorable or unfavorable for burning. Full Review »
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