About
The Fire Ecology Learning Lab was designed to help NM & AZ students explore the complexities of fire ecology in their region. We have expanded the initial middle school lessons to include activities for agency staff members to visit grades kindergarten through high school, bringing hands-on engaging activities to classrooms. All the materials for class visits and hands-on activities are included in our kits housed at partnering organizations across the Southwest, fill out the form below to reserve one today.
Kindergarten to 2nd Grade: Community helpers: Students learn about wildfire and other land management careers. Students explore different biotic communities and how they can help care for the land.
3rd to 5th Grade: Engaging with Plant & Animal Adaptations to Fire. Students learn the basics of combustion and how plants and animals adapt to their environment. Classes use cards, colors, and experiments to explore these topics.
Middle School: Discovering Fuel Properties. This lab experiment helps demonstrate the properties of vegetation as a fuel in wildfires. The students explore a variety of fuels and learn the terminology used by professionals.
High School: Diving into Fire Behavior and Careers. As students prepare for their future, this FELL lesson introduces the study of fire behavior and the career paths available in fire ecology.
Materials
Download Activities for Classroom Visits and Field Trips
Developed in partnership with the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Cerisse Consulting.
These modules can be used by agency professionals, environmental educators, and other informal educators who visit classrooms or entertain school groups in the field. Each kit includes lesson plans, materials for activities, outreach information, and tips for effectively engaging young people. All of our modules are based on science standards.
Explore kit materials by grade level below.
