The Technology of Fighting Forest Fires

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The Technology of Fighting Forest Fires

Project type: Web Quest

Related topic:
Fighting Forest Fires

Subjects

Science
Visual Arts

Summary

Using a variety of Web-based resources, students will prepare a brochure outlining changes in the technology used for fighting forest fires.

Duration

3 lessons

Purpose

To perform research, to develop an understanding of changes in forest fire–fighting technology

Materials

brochure-making materials

Before Exploring

Every summer, fires threaten Canada’s forests. We've learned to combat these fires with a combination of scientific research, new inventions, and old-fashioned courage. In the past 50 years, Canada has been a world leader in developing and implementing technology for use in fighting forest fires.

Outline the Opportunity

Students will prepare a brochure outlining the various technologies used in fighting forest fires in Canada within the past 50 years. The brochure must include the following:

A description of five different technologies used for fighting forest fires, one from each of the last five decades.

A picture or illustration to accompany each type of technology.

A list of ten interesting facts about forest fires in Canada.

Students should make sure that their brochures are both factual and aesthetically pleasing.

Revisit and Reflect

Have students share their brochures with their classmates in small groups. Students should be prepared to ask and answer questions.