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Everday Learning Corporation
Phone: (800) 382-7670 Web page: http://www.everdaylearning.com/sciencelinks
Grade levels: 8 and 9
This curriculum focuses on scientific processes behind wildland fire, using the Yellowstone National Park fire in 1988 as a case study. Principles from biology, chemistry, Earth science, and physics are applied through hands-on activities for students. Specific concepts covered by the activities include temperature change, heat transfer, chemical change and oxidation, acid/base chemistry, food webs and nutrient cycling, and ecological succession. Some background information on these concepts is provided and would be a great addition to pre-visit materials for teachers. Lessons are divided into three sections: detecting fire, controlling fire, and recovering from fire. The module is accompanied by a video with several short segments meant to facilitate some of the activities.
