6 Graphics Explain the Climate Feedback Loop Fueling U.S. Fires

• This article utilizes six graphics to explain a multi-part feedback loop of worsening fires and more rapid climate change.
  
• Students will see recent data presented in line and bar graphs, an animated map, and an infographic.

Positives

• The graphics are clear and compelling.
• The images are accompanied by helpful text descriptions that provide additional context explaining the fire and climate change feedback cycle.

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should be familiar with wildfires and the factors that impact fire risk.
• Students should be comfortable reading bar and line graphs.

Differentiation

• Students can read the article in pairs or small groups to help each other interpret the graphs.
• There are many links to additional resources throughout the article that students can explore to learn more.
• Challenge students to brainstorm solutions to the wildfire and climate change feedback loops. Students can select one solution to research and present to the class.
• Other resources related to this topic include the lesson plan Analyzing the Rise of U.S. Wildfires and the video Pine Beetles and Wildfires in Colorado.