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Fire Triangle in the Forest

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Students investigate the physical properties of fire by creating storyboards.  In this elements activity, students view a video clip of forest fires and identify the cause.  Students create large storyboards defining the three elements needed for a fire to be created.

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forest fires, fire, elements, natural disasters, physical properties

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elements, forest fires, natural disasters, physical properties, science
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
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Project-Based Learning
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