Today, we’re excited to debut the first of our 2026 #SCLAmbassador lesson plans!
How do ecosystems recover after a wildfire? 🌲🔥 Take your students on a virtual field trip into California’s ancient redwood forests with our 1-period video activity: “Life After Wildfires: Observing and Predicting Forest Recovery”
Developed and classroom-tested by Brian J. Ciuffreda, M.S. Ed. from Princeton Charter School, this NGSS-aligned lesson uses our short film A WALK IN THE WOODS to guide students through investigating ecological succession alongside real-world experts.
Why educators love this activity:
⏱️ Easy to Integrate: Complete in a single class period as part of an ecology unit or as a standalone scientific skills lesson.
💡 High Student Engagement: Tested across 5th and 6th grade classes, this lesson captivated students, sparked animated discussions, and expanded their perception of who can be a scientist.
📝 Tailored Worksheets: Ready-to-use student handouts for grades K-5 and 6-8.
Explore real-world phenomena while sharpening your students’ observation and evidence-based prediction skills! 👉 Download the free lesson plan: https://bit.ly/sclbrian
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