Boreal Forest Fires
The boreal forest is the world’s largest terrestrial biome, encircling the northern hemisphere’s Arctic and sub-Arctic regions and storing an immense amount of carbon both above and below the surface. But as the climate warms, fires are becoming more frequent. In this activity, students use the Forest Fire Explorer to investigate the rate of regrowth for different types of vegetation (e.g., deciduous vs. coniferous trees) and after multiple fire events in close succession. By the end of the activity, students will better understand how this unique ecosystem may change over time due to the effects of a warming climate.
To prepare to use this activity with your class, first run the Teacher Edition, which adds a layer of teacher tips to the student version of the module. By the end of the module, you will be familiar with the curriculum and an expert on teaching with Forest Fire Explorer.
Package Includes
- Teacher Edition
- Class Dashboard
Teacher Resources
Theory & Background
Introduction to the Boreal Forest Fire Activity
Description of the activity and simulation.
Additional Resources
A curated list of materials related to boreal wildfires.
Learning Goals & Assessment
Standards Alignment
The Boreal Forest Fire activity is aligned with NGSS, NSES and AAAS.
Class Dashboard Guide
Track students' progress and responses in real-time.
Activities
Interactives
Partners
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