Boreal Forest Fire Explorer
Provided by: The Concord Consortium|Published on: May 28, 2026
Grades: 6-AP
Type: Data, Graphs, and Maps
Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: The Concord Consortium
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- In this interactive simulation, students can see how fires impact the evolution of forest species in boreal forests.
- Students can toggle climate change on or off and place sparks before playing the fire event simulation.
Teaching Materials
Prerequisites:
- Define the terms boreal forest and forest succession for students.
- Consider discussing with students how climate change can impact forest fires and the vegetation growing after one.
Preparation:
- Familiarize yourself with the simulation and its features.
Classroom Implementation:
- Use this simulation to spark conversations about climate change, forest fires, vegetation, and carbon storage.
- Consider having students work alongside a partner to compare their different fire events and resulting consequences.
Related Resources:
- Pair the simulation with this article to deepen students' understanding of what is being demonstrated in the simulation.
This interactive resource allows students to see the effect of fires on vegetation and carbon storage in a boreal forest stand. This powerful tool allows students to not only see how fires propagate but also how climate change impacts fires and forest carbon storage. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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