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Taking a Stand: Pros and Cons of Forest Fires Lesson PlanTaking a Stand: Pros and Cons of Forest Fires Lesson Plan
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Taking a Stand: Pros and Cons of Forest Fires

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Young scholars explore the pros and cons of forest fires. In this science lesson, students research the ecological implications of forest fires. Young scholars record their findings in journals and compose a persuasive e-mail to government officials.

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persuasion, forest fires, fire

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forest fires, persuasion, science
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Grade
7th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Lesson Plans
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2 days
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