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- 12th
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Students assess the role of fire in forest ecosystem and analyze causes of and prevention methods for forest fires. They also identify factors that influence fire behavior and describe social, economic, and ecological effects of fire suppression. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the reasons people have chosen to live near Colorado's Pike National Park despite the common occurrence of forest fires. Then, they explore the drawbacks and benefits of living in other high-risk areas. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students pretend they have visited a forest research station on an overnight field trip. They study forest fires, use compass directions, read maps, interpret imagery, and think about the impact of fire on ecosystems. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students identify effects of treatment weather on behavior of a wildland fire. They view simulation game that predicts effects of forest management on fire behavior. 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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- 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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- 2nd
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Students identify the various types of forests and define the essential needs of a forest in terms of growth and sustainability. Working individually, students create a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting a tropical rain forest to a deciduous forest. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students investigate the dangers of fire to places like the Grand Canyon. They read and discuss information about the Mesa Verde and the animals that live there, read a news report, discuss the benefits of forest fires, and write a letter explaining the benefits of forest fires. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discover how the actions of humans affect their environment. Using the internet, they research the various plant and animal species that depend on fires for their survival. They discuss issues about controlling wildfires near urban areas. 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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