Fire Wars: Where Growth Meets Growth
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/activities/2908_fire.html


This activity has students identify fire risk factors for a property located near a wildland area. Given a picture of a house and surrounding property in a wooded setting, students attempt to identify and number all the areas of increased risk on the picture and then write down the reasons they believe each numbered area is at risk. The activity has a stated objective, student handout, procedure, activity answer, ideas for extension, and links for more information.

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Subject: Biology
Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), Intermediate (3-5)