Description

In this lesson, the students will learn about the 2002 Rodeo-Chediski fire in Arizona. The student will learn information about the fire, the physical geography of the area, the habitats threatened by the fire, the communities in the area of the fire, as well as some of the strategies used to fight the fire. Students will participate in a simulation of fighting the wildfire. Afterward, they will reflect on what policies should be made to best prepare for the incidence of wildfire in Arizona and reduce the risks to both human and wildlife habitats. This lesson includes strategies for teaching diverse learners.