Teachers in locations where debris burning is not allowed can apply this information about safe debris burning to the topic of safe campfires.
This lesson plan includes a Bureau of Forestry narrated movie on safe debris burning practices as well as alternatives to burning debris. The movie has three short segments. Teachers are encouraged to discuss local burning practices and burning ordinances with students.
The lesson plan meets State Environment and Ecology Education Standards. It includes think-pair-share and a journal exercise as well as interactive whiteboard activities. Teachers in locations where debris burning is not allowed can apply this information about safe debris burning to the topic of safe campfires.
Lesson plan materials:
- Lesson plan
- Safe Debris burning movie (request a copy of local Bureau of Forestry district office)
- Safe debris burning worksheet
- Debris burning vocabulary activity
- What to consider cards
- What to burn cards
- Safe debris burning homework
- PowerPoint slide
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