Smokey Bear
Since 1944, Smokey Bear has been educating the public about wildfire prevention. Browse articles, monographs, journals, collector cards, and more about wildfire prevention.
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Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about the importance of preventing wildfires. Just how effective is Smokey’s…A Burning Question: Is An Ounce of Prevention Worth a Pound of Cure?
Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about the importance of preventing wildfires. Just how effective is Smokey’s message? The scientists in this study were interested in learning... -
The following 70 words can be used for a spelling bee in your classroom. Each of these 70 words (or…FACTivity – A Burning Question
The following 70 words can be used for a spelling bee in your classroom. Each of these 70 words (or phrases) was used in the “A Burning Question” monograph. -
In this FACTivity, each student will answer the questions: What barriers might you face if you had to quickly escape…FACTivity – Smoke and Mirrors
In this FACTivity, each student will answer the questions: What barriers might you face if you had to quickly escape from a fire in your home? Ho do mirrors affect... -
Test your knowledge on conservation, mammals, and wildfire.Word Search – Who Gives a Hoot?
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Although scientists know that many weeks of low rainfall increase the chances of wildfires, they do not know which daily…Dew It! Which Weather Measurements are Related to the Occurrence of Wildland Fire?
Although scientists know that many weeks of low rainfall increase the chances of wildfires, they do not know which daily weather conditions are the best for determining the danger of... -
Test your knowledge on compounds, sample size, and vegetation.Word Search – Smoke and Mirrors
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The California gnatcatcher is a little bird with a big problem. Its habitat has been reduced 80 percent by people…Fighting Fire with Fire: Protecting the Homes of People and Birds
The California gnatcatcher is a little bird with a big problem. Its habitat has been reduced 80 percent by people that are building homes and businesses in coastal southern California.... -
Test your knowledge on case studies, decompositions, and endangered species.Word Search – Liar! Liar! House on Fire!
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Smoke from wildland fires contains hundreds of chemicals. These chemicals can be gases, liquids, or solid forms. The effects of…Let’s Clear the Air: The Danger of Forest Fire Smoke to Firefighters
Smoke from wildland fires contains hundreds of chemicals. These chemicals can be gases, liquids, or solid forms. The effects of breathing wildland fire smoke include eye and throat irritation, shortness... -
Test your knowledge on wildfire, intensity, and humidity.Word Search – Dew It!
Test your knowledge on wildfire, intensity, and humidity.
