An engaging unit on wildfires includes three sections, including a background section with eight lessons and five activities, a field experience section with 13 lessons and five activities, and a conclusion section featuring an analysis and extensions ideas. All lessons and activities focus on the benefits to fire in an ecosystem, specifically the Grand Canyon. 

 

Concepts

fire, wildfires, the grand canyon, ecology, wildlife, wind speed, air temperature, humidity, topography

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• If possible, begin the unit before a field trip to the Grand Canyon; if that trip is not possible, any wildlife area that uses controlled fires would be beneficial

Classroom Considerations

• Follow all safety procedures including close supervision and constant access to a class-A fire extinguisher
• Background section does not require going into the field and can be done from anywhere

Pros

• Includes a field glossary
• Provides extension activities including four lessons, three activities, and a game
• Contains example worksheet answers

Cons

• None