Potential Energy Disruptions from Wildfires Interactive Map
Data, Graphs, and Maps
Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Earth and Space Sciences, Geography
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What it is
- This interactive map features real-time information on potential threats to energy infrastructure due to wildfires.
Teaching tips
Positives
- Clicking on a fire icon provides information on the type of fire, area burned in acres, percent containment, and discovery date and time.
- Students can save and download maps by clicking on the icon on the bottom left-hand corner of the map.
Prerequisites
- Layers can be manipulated using the double arrow icon and the layers icon, both of which are located at the top right-hand corner of the screen.
- There are two different base maps (road map and satellite) that can be changed by clicking on the bottom right corner of the map.
- The data sources are cited in an introduction panel prior to entering the map.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Students can toggle through different types of power plants and identify which plants are most at risk from wildfires.
- Geography or health students can discuss the connections between human activities and air pollution, specifically related to fires.
- Students can also use this interactive map on energy disruptions from hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons.
- If you're looking for a high school lesson plan on wildfires, check out Analyzing the Rise of U.S. Wildfires.
From the scientist review
This map provides a real-time exploration on the spatial distribution of wildfires and their potential for disrupting energy. There is no contradiction in the data layers, and this resource is recommended for teaching.
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