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In 1921, outbreaks of poliomyelitis plagued America. That summer, a young politician named Franklin Delano Roosevelt was vacationing with his family at their Campobello estate. After an exhausting day fighting a local forest fire, taking a cold swim for Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore how digital maps and global satellite positioning are helping firefighters in the San Bernadino Valley. They research what factors promote fire danger and various fire-fighting techniques. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students demonstrate the concepts of pressure and friction by completing various hands-on activities. They discuss how pressure differs based on volume and apply this new knowledge to those forest firefighters face in the real life situations. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students examine all sides of the issues surrounding wildland fire. Groups assume the roles of different people who must decide what to do about a fictitious wildfire. They have a discussion to analyze the issue. A good, real life lesson! Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students list and discuss positive and negative effects of wildland fire. They discuss relationships among ecosystems and fire. They participate in role-playing activities related to wildland fire management. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students research the history of Wisconsin's forests, and create a newscast and timeline chronicling the events. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students consider the effects of a wildfire on prairie life. They explore the ways that plants regenerate after a fire and create fictional plants that have adapted specifically to the prairie environment. They share models of their plants. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students examine how forest firefighters use math in the jobs. They work together in groups to demonstrate friction and pressure. They complete activities in groups as well. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students identify patterns that are specific to forest fires. They examine satellite images and interpret them in relation to the fires. They use the internet to gather information as needed. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students identify by-products from forests used in their everyday lives. They describe several ways in which people depend on forests. Students list everyday products made from trees, then research and categorize less common products that may be less familiar. Full Review »
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