Fire
Learn about prescribed fire, fire prevention, wildland fire, fire science, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse resources by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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The second monograph in Natural Inquirer’s Pollinators series, this monograph explores the connection between fire and native insect pollinators. In…The second monograph in Natural Inquirer’s Pollinators series, this monograph explores the connection between fire and native insect pollinators. In the welcome essay, students will learn about the variety of…
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The messages of Smokey Bear have spread across the globe. Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about…The messages of Smokey Bear have spread across the globe. Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about the importance of preventing wildfires. Just how effective is Smokey’s…
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Scientists explore if and how climate and weather are connected to very large wildland fires to help predict and prepare…Scientists explore if and how climate and weather are connected to very large wildland fires to help predict and prepare for future events. This monograph is part of the Time…
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Learn about Smokey Bear’s work in wildfire prevention and meet some of the people who help him on his mission.…Learn about Smokey Bear’s work in wildfire prevention and meet some of the people who help him on his mission. Written for children from kindergarten through 2nd grade, “Meet Smokey... -
Open forest ecosystems, like those of longleaf pine or loblolly pine, are managed with regular fires to support native plants…Open forest ecosystems, like those of longleaf pine or loblolly pine, are managed with regular fires to support native plants and biodiversity. The scientists in this study were interested in... -
The scientists in this study were interested in looking at how prescribed fire affects longleaf pine forests and their ability…The scientists in this study were interested in looking at how prescribed fire affects longleaf pine forests and their ability to store carbon. The scientists also wanted to know how... -
Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about the importance of preventing wildfires. Just how effective is Smokey’s…Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about the importance of preventing wildfires. Just how effective is Smokey’s message? The scientists in this study were interested in learning... -
In this article, scientists explore if and how climate and weather are connected to very large wildland fires to help…In this article, scientists explore if and how climate and weather are connected to very large wildland fires to help predict and prepare for future events. -
Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet…Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet Dr. Paulette Ford who studies prairie dogs and fire. -
Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet…Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet Dr. Paulette Ford who studies prairie dogs and fire.
