Creator: USDA Forest Service | visit site
Grade Range: K - 5
Elementary students can learn about the importance of America’s forests while gaining an understanding of how fire can threaten and destroy this valuable resource. The site offers a series of on-line, interactive "Campfire Games" that educate and entertain, as well as puzzles and printable coloring book pages. Visit the "Only You" section to learn about the science of forest fires, discover how some are actually beneficial, and find out how to prevent disastrous wildfires.
In the Classroom
Use the games as a learning center as part of a unit or lesson on fire safety and prevention. Have students complete the games in pairs, letting them pick which of the games they want to play in the given time. If you are looking for an easy way to integrate technology and check for understanding, challenge your students to extend their learning by creating a blog using Seesaw, <a href="/single.cfm?id=16443">reviewed here</a>, to share their learning and understanding.
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