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The Science of Wildfires: NGSS Aligned Lesson

How do wildfires start and spread?  What plants have adapted to survive wildfires over time?  And can wildfires actually be beneficial?  Follow along with WRI staff as we uncover the answers to these questions and more in this video lesson aligned with NGSS 3-ESS3-1 Earth & Human Activity.

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FireWorks Curriculum
 

FireWorks

Curriculum about the science of wildland fire, designed for students in grades K-12.

 
Smokey the Bear
 

Ask Smokey

In this interactive game, help Smokey find all the items that could potentially start a wildfire.

 
Missoula Fire Science Lab
 

Tour of the Missoula Fire Science Laboratory

Get an inside look in this virtual tour of a wind tunnel & combustion chamber, soils lab, chemistry & emissions lab, and more!

 
Forest Fire Simulation
 

Forest Fire Simulation

Try testing out this basic forest fire simulation to learn about probability and prediction.

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