Distance Learning

Wildfire Behavior

Grade Level:
Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Subject:
Literacy and Language Arts,Science
State Standards:
-
Colorado Academic Standards:
SC.MS.2.7, SC.MS.2.6, SC.MS.3.7, SC.MS.3.9, SC.MS.3.10, SC.MS.3.11, SC.HS.2.4, SC.HS.2.5, SC.HS.2.6, SC.HS.2.13, SC.HS.3.8, SC.HS.3.9, SC.HS.3.10, RW.6.1.1, RW.6.1.3, RW.7.1.1, RW.7.1.2, RW.8.1.1, RW.8.1.2, RW.8.2.3

Join a park ranger to discover the role of wildfire in nature and to engage in a fun, interactive activity that dives deep into what factors influence wildfire behavior, including topography, weather, and fuel. Participants will explore the causes of wildfire through the lens of the 2020 East Troublesome Fire and learn how that knowledge can help us prepare and keep ourselves and our communities safe.

Length: 1 hour
Grade Levels: 6th-12th
Subjects: Science, Career Education, Literacy
Number of Participants: Minimum of 5, No Maximum

To Schedule a Program: 

Please email us at rmnp_virtual_programs@nps.gov and one of our education rangers will get back with you as soon as possible.

In your email, please provide the following information:

  • Your phone number
  • School name and address
  • The program you are requesting
  • Grade level and number of students
  • Three dates/times for your program request (we’ll choose the closest one that fits in our program schedule)
  • Preferred platform of choice (Zoom, Webex, Google Meets, or Teams)

For additional details, visit RMNP's Virtual Programs webpage at https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/education/virtual-programs.htm

Equipment Requirements:

Access to a computer, a web camera (with a built-in microphone), a projector, speakers, a video conferencing platform (e.g. Google Meets, Zoom, Teams, or Webex), and a stable high-speed internet connection. 

Last updated: February 27, 2026