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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 - 8th
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Students explore forest fires and forest service's new stategies. They study a case of natural burn and the impact of lowering the intensity of a larger forest fire. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine their assumptions about forest fires. They explore the conflicts involved with the forest service's new strategy. in addition, they will study one case where a prescribed natural burn had a significant impact on a later, uncontrolled wildfire. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students prepare a brochure outlining changes in the technology used for fighting forest fires. They must include a description of five different technologies used for fighting forest fires, one from each of the last five decades. 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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- 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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- 3rd - 8th
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Students examine how a community works together to protect them from fire. They work together to design a functional tool that could be helpful in fighting fires. They share their tool with the class. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discuss how fire-suppression, fire-warning systems and fire insurance lessen the impact of home fires. They evaluate the fire preparedness level of their own homes and devise a plan to improve it. They design a community service project for fire safety, as well. 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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