Explore the K-2 FELL Module

The Fire Ecology Learning Lab (FELL) is a rigorous, standards-aligned middle school curriculum with K-12 modules for informal educators. Designed to equip students with a strong understanding of wildfire science, it explores how wildland fire shapes the landscapes of New Mexico and Arizona and how fire is managed to protect communities and natural resources. In this video, FELL Ambassadors Shila and Derrick discuss all components of the Fire Ecology Learning Lab K-2nd grade informal educator kit. Viewers will learn how to administer our K-2 single day classroom visit lesson plan, in which students learn about wildfire and other land management careers, explore different biotic communities and discover how they can help care for the land. CREDITS Produced by: Lucy Harris Script by: Shila Simpson Filmed by: Shila Simpson and Derrick Lameman Reviewed by: Mollie Parsons, Max Yusen, Cole Brant, and Annie Elko Support by: Southwest Fire Science Consortium, Arizona Wildfire Initiative, and Bureau of Land Management 00:00 Introduction 00:24 What is an Informal Educator? 00:44 Trauma-Informed Approach 01:26 K-2 Developmental Stages 02:27 Classroom Dynamics 03:17 K-2 Lesson Overview 03:29 Materials & Arrival 04:08 Making Your Introduction 05:02 Career Exploration 06:17 Magical Backpack 07:51 Letter to Smokey & What Can I Do? 08:48 Wrap Up