A Better Fire!!
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In this activity, students adjust the forest density, wind direction, and wind speed to see how it affects the simulated burning of a forest. This activity allows students to explore the idea of chaos in a simulation of a realistic scenario. This activity includes supplemental materials, including background information about the topics covered, a description of how to use the application, and exploration questions for use with the java applet.
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Grade: PS/Pre-K to 12, Undergraduate to Graduate
Topics: Professional Development, Education, Child Development & Family Services, Current Science, Earth & Space Science, Curriculum Design, Probability, Mathematics
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- Reference Materials
- Teacher Materials
- Interactives
Tool for: Students, Teachers