Educational Packet: Get to Know Fire-Dependent Species
Activities & Resources for Outdoor Education
Get to Know Fire Friends: Beings that Flourish After Flame
Printable Packet | Grades 3-5
Fire is often seen as something ‘bad’, but it plays an important role in keeping ecosystems healthy. In this worksheet, you’ll learn more about fire and the many species that rely on this element to thrive.
What to expect
Through this packet, you will:
- Learn about fascinating fire-dependent species
- Explore Indigenous cultural connections to fire ecosystems
- Do some fun activities including making charcoal drawings and going on a forest scavenger hunt
- Reflect on what you’ve learned with our discussion questions
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Acknowledgements
- We wanted to express our sincere gratitude to all of the hands, minds, and hearts whose publicly shared knowledge, teachings and contributions were a part of this learning resource.
- We always love to hear from you! Please send your creations to education@sierraclub.bc.ca
- We invite you to start with one thing, just one action to help build a brighter future for the lands, waters and all who call them home.
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