Are wildfires necessary for some forests? Get the answer to this burning question with a short video that examines the role of fire in forest growth and health.

Concepts

forest fires, wildfires, ecology

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups investigate the role of fires in their local forests or in regions like the coastal redwood forests

Classroom Considerations

• Flip the lesson and have class members view the video, complete the comprehension check, and research some of the links out of class, saving class time for discussion

Pros

• The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to related resources, and discussion questions

Cons

• None