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Fire Forensics and Physical Science a Perfect “Match”

Author

Krystal Brown

Age Groups

9-12

Context

Krystal Brown teachers high school science in Gunnison, CO. Her learning experience challenges students to take the role of a fire investigator to explore the intersection between physical science concepts and arsen investigation. At the conlcusion of the activity, students use their learning about fire dynamics to create fire safety posters — all this conventienly occurs during Fire Prevention Month!

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