Describe the pattern of burning and burn intensity that you see. By looking at the map, what factors might stop the spread of the burn? What other factors do you think might help stop burning? On the map is a small area labeled Rx Natural Fire Area. How does the burn intensity appear to be affected in this area? This Rx Natural Fire Area indicates an area that was allowed to burn when conditions allowed for easier control a few years earlier. How can a prescription burn affect the burn intensity of an uncontrolled fire? In natural, unmanaged conditions, this area in the Ochoco National Forest would burn every 15-25 years. Under fire suppression management, it hadn’t burned in 90 years. How do you think that might affect the ecosystem? How might it have affected the intensity of this burn? Answer the question again (5 minutes): Smokey the Bear says you Can Stop Forest Fires’. Why should people avoid forest ‘Only fires and should we stop all forest fires if possible? What the following 3 minute video on your ipad. Change your answer again if needed. Part 4: Dilemma Cards (time permitting) Student #4: Give each group member a Dilemma card. Each card contains a situation where you will need to make a choice on the best option. Read your card and decide what you would do and why. One at a time, read your situation and option aloud and explain why you chose the option you selected. Other group members should state their level of agreement explain their reasons. Continue until all group members have read aloud and discussed their dilemma. Part 5: KWL Wrap up (5 minutes) Add your Post-its to the third column on the board. Forest Management Technique Description
Describe the pattern of burning and burn intensity that you see. By looking at the map, what factors might stop the spread of the burn? What other factors do you think might help stop burning? On the map is a small area labeled Rx Natural Fire Area. How does the burn intensity appear to be affected in this area? This Rx Natural Fire Area indicates an area that was allowed to burn when conditions allowed for easier control a few years earlier. How can a prescription burn affect the burn intensity of an uncontrolled fire? In natural, unmanaged conditions, this area in the Ochoco National Forest would burn every 15-25 years. Under fire suppression management, it hadn’t burned in 90 years. How do you think that might affect the ecosystem? How might it have affected the intensity of this burn? Answer the question again (5 minutes): Smokey the Bear says ‘Only you Can Stop Forest Fires’. Why should people avoid forest fires and should we stop all forest fires if possible? What the following 3 minute video on your ipad. Change your answer again if needed. Part 4: Dilemma Cards (time permitting) Student #4: Give each group member a Dilemma card. Each card contains a situation where you will need to make a choice on the best option. Read your card and decide what you would do and why. One at a time, read your situation and option aloud and explain why you chose the option you selected. Other group members should state their level of agreement explain their reasons. Continue until all group members have read aloud and discussed their dilemma. Part 5: KWL Wrap up (5 minutes) Add your Post-its to the third column on the board. Forest Management Technique Description