The Science of Fire

PBS Learning Media
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PBS Learning Media
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
fire wildfire firefight forest fire suppression trees overgrowth undergrowth underbrush controlled burn controlled fire mt vision mount vision point reyes ecosystem fire line fire break Smokey the Bear thinning wildlife prescribed fire
Subjects
Science
Grade Levels
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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The Science of Fire

Take a look at how the history of forest management could be feeding today's forest infernos in this video from QUEST. This clip will introduce the viewer to the evolution of firefighting in densely forested areas from complete suppression to controlled burns and smart firefighting.
Publisher
PBS Learning Media

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