Curated OER
Bush Fires
Students consider the effectiveness of backburning operations. In this current events lesson plan, students analyze a photograph of firemen fighting bush fires in efforts to determine what was taking place when the photograph was taken....
KOG Ranger Program
Campfire Safety
Make sure that campfire is completely out before packing up your campsite! A straightforward and informational worksheet encourages learners to match pictures to the sequential steps needed to safely extinguish a campfire, and to note...
Curated OER
Australian Ecology and Bushfires
Eighth graders discuss the different types of ecosystem. For this earth science lesson, 8th graders explain the benefits and harm of fire. They research articles about bush fires or controlled burn instance and share it with the class.
Curated OER
Ready, Set.... The Work of Forests NSW
In this social studies worksheet, learners learn about the work done by Forests NSW which is a fire prevention organization in Australia. Students read the cartoon strip information about the setting of controlled burns. Learners answer...
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Investigation Begins Into Australia Wildfires
Brief article explains that Australian authorities are launching an investigation into whether an Australian military exercise might have caused the massive wildfire that is causing damage in the country.