Science Labs

National Park Labs: Studies of Wildland Fire Ecology

Grade Level:
High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
Subject:
Science,Social Studies
State Standards:
California State Standards Grades 9-12: Chemistry, Biology/Life Science, Investigation and Experimentation, AP Environmental Science

National Park Labs: Studies of Wildland Fire Ecology curriculum is progressive and builds on the knowledge of each prior lesson. Subjects covered include Mediterranean biomes, ecosystems of the Santa Monica Mountains, fire ingredients, behavior and conditions, impacts of fire on soils and water, prescribed fires, wildland/urban interface issues, wildfire and the media, and evaluating the impacts of humans on the Santa Monica Mountains. Teacher materials include guidelines that provide the concept, objective, method, materials, duration, procedures for conducting lessons, student handouts, and student investigation worksheets.

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Last updated: March 7, 2019