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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In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…
Spotlight – Bonanza Creek Experimental Forest
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. Bonanza Creek Experimental Forest in Alaska is one of... -
As you have learned in the “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire” Introduction section, wildland fire is an important research topic.…
Spotlight – Time Warp for Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire
As you have learned in the “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire” Introduction section, wildland fire is an important research topic. Forest Service scientists have long been interested in wildland fire.... -
This program in the FSNatureLIVE series explores real wildfire case studies by asking: what started them, how much damage did…
Smokey Bear LIVE 4
This program in the FSNatureLIVE series explores real wildfire case studies by asking: what started them, how much damage did they cause, and how can YOU prevent them from happening... -
Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE, a distance learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural…
Woodsy Owl LIVE
Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE, a distance learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural Inquirer. There are three different Woodsy Owl LIVE programs: Woodsy... -
Welcome to Smokey Bear LIVE, a distance learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural…
Smokey Bear LIVE
Welcome to Smokey Bear LIVE, a distance learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural Inquirer. There are currently three different Smokey Bear LIVE programs:... -
Below you will find a compilation of all of the climate change resources we have to offer. Listed by grade…
Learning Module – Climate Change
Below you will find a compilation of all of the climate change resources we have to offer. Listed by grade level, (Pre-K to 2nd, Upper Elementary, Middle and High School)... -
Choose one of Smokey Bear’s rules for fire prevention and illustrate it. You can send Smokey Bear your finished drawing…
Try This! – Meet Smokey Bear’s Team
Choose one of Smokey Bear’s rules for fire prevention and illustrate it. You can send Smokey Bear your finished drawing at Smokey Bear, Washington DC 20252. He has his own... -
Results from “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire” showed that specific climate conditions were linked to very large wildland fires. The…
FACTivity – Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire
Results from “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire” showed that specific climate conditions were linked to very large wildland fires. The link was most clear when analyzing biophysical observations. These biophysical... -
In “Knock on Wood,” you learned that prescribed fires are an important management tool used by land managers. Prescribed fires…
FACTivity – Knock on Wood
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... -
Forest Service scientists and engineers study many different topics related to wildland fire. In this eyeChallenge, you will read about…
eyeChallenge – A Burning Question
Forest Service scientists and engineers study many different topics related to wildland fire. In this eyeChallenge, you will read about eight different Forest Service fire scientists and engineers. Each scientist...