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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 create and name a mascot that symbolizes and encourages forest fire prevention. Each group present its mascot to the class and explain how the mascot encourages young students to help to prevent forest fires. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students identify the technologies used in Canada to fight forest fires. They find and record information, in point form, on the main methods used since 1957 to fight fires in Canada and the advantages and disadvantages of each method. 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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- 6th - 8th
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Students conduct research and share their findings about forest fire control. They discover the three elements necessary to sustain a forest fire and five ways in which forest-fire fighters control forest fires. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students describe the value of fire in a healty pine forest. They identify one biological need of a healthy pine forest. 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 - 12th
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Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the management of land in relation to the hazards of landscape that could pose risk for fire. They conduct research using a variety of resources and focus upon basic firefighting practices. 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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- 7th
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Students examine the relationship between human health and forest ecology. They explore the inquiry-based method by conducting learning activities that reflect fire, plant and animal adaptation, food webs, food chains, components of fire and fire extinguishers, and the anatomy of the human lung. Full Review »
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