Summary
Preventing wildfires is up to all of us! In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby investigate the chemistry of combustion. Some fuel, a little heat and a supply of oxygen: BAM, a wildfire! In dry, hot conditions, they can cause severe damage to woodlands and pose major threats to residential areas. Each year, thousands of homes and businesses run the risk of being consumed by wildfires. But in ideal circumstances their destructive power helps rejuvenate forests, allowing plants and animals to thrive. Confused? Tim and Moby will clear everything up as they explain the ups and downs of wildfires, what you can do to prevent them and how to prepare for a potential flare up near your home. So check out this movie, if you can keep your cool.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Wildfires:
- What is one new thing you learned about wildfires?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining wildfires.
- Draw or give one example of your own.