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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Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, readers meet Dr.…Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, readers meet Dr. Scott Goodrick who studies weather and wildfires. -
Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, readers meet Dr.…Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, readers meet Dr. Scott Goodrick who studies weather and wildfires. -
The scientists in this study were interested in three common periodic changes in sea surface temperatures, called oscillations. In particular,…The scientists in this study were interested in three common periodic changes in sea surface temperatures, called oscillations. In particular, the scientists wanted to see how wildfires over the past... -
When a wildfire burns across a forest, logs and stumps on the ground may completely burn up. When this happens…When a wildfire burns across a forest, logs and stumps on the ground may completely burn up. When this happens the soil beneath and near the logs and stumps is... -
The historian in this study was interested in understanding the impact of the 1910 fires on fire policy and American…The historian in this study was interested in understanding the impact of the 1910 fires on fire policy and American society. He wanted to know why the wildfires that burned... -
In the past, forest managers always put out wildfires. More recently, forest managers have discovered that fire can be a good thing for…In the past, forest managers always put out wildfires. More recently, forest managers have discovered that fire can be a good thing for some ecosystems. Wildfires are now sometimes allowed to burn rather than... -
Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) once could be found from southeastern Virginia to eastern Texas. Longleaf pines are not usually killed…Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) once could be found from southeastern Virginia to eastern Texas. Longleaf pines are not usually killed by fire. Because these pines need open spaces to survive,... -
Trees that are dead but still standing are called snags. Even though snags are dead, they are still are important…Trees that are dead but still standing are called snags. Even though snags are dead, they are still are important parts of the forest. Snags provide benefits to the environment,... -
After an area has been changed by human or natural disturbances, forest managers often engage in restoration activities. In the…After an area has been changed by human or natural disturbances, forest managers often engage in restoration activities. In the Bosque, fire is both a human and a natural disturbance.... -
Bristlecone pines have an interesting relationship with fire. When a fire occurs, it may open a once-closed area to sunlight.…Bristlecone pines have an interesting relationship with fire. When a fire occurs, it may open a once-closed area to sunlight. When this happens, bristlecone pine seedlings get a chance to...
