FACTivity – Knock on Wood
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In "Knock on Wood," you learned that prescribed fires are an important management tool used by land managers. Prescribed fires are different than wildland fires and have a variety of benefits. The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What character or mascot can I create to teach people about prescribed fires?
Materials:
- Various art supplies
- Pencils
- Brainstorming Graphic Organizer (included)
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Knock on Wood: Understanding the Relationship Between the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker, Longleaf Pine, Fire, and Carbon
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Standards addressed in this Activity:
Next Generation Science Standards
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are a set of K-12 science education standards emphasizing inquiry-based learning, real-world applications, and integrating engineering practices, aiming to deepen understanding of science while promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- MS-ESS3-2Analyze and interpret data on natural hazards to forecast future catastrophic events and inform the development of technologies to mitigate their effects.
- MS-LS2-4Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.
Social Studies Standards
Social Studies Standards are educational guidelines outlining the essential knowledge, skills, and concepts students should learn in subjects such as history, geography, civics, and economics, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of societal structures, historical events, and global perspectives.
- Civic Ideals and Practices
- People, Places, and Environments