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What is it? A live 1-hour interactive electronic field trip delivered to your school via satellite. This program is free and unrestricted.

The broadcast will take participants on a virtual field trip to see the effects of wildfire, get a behind-the-scenes look at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho and learn how communities are assessing and managing the risks of wildfires. The program will address how and why fires start, develop and spread; the role of fire in ecosystems; fire behavior; and fire management. Fire experts will be available by phone and fax to talk to students.

• Learn about wildland fire's role in the ecosystem.
• See how you can help reduce the risks of wildland fire in your community.
• Get a behind-the-scenes look at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho.

To learn more about the broadcast, visit this website:

www.blm.gov/education/LearningLandscapes/teachers/fieldtrip/index.html

When will it happen? In order to accommodate schools across the country, there will be two opportunities to tune in. See broadcast times below.

Target Audience: The program is geared for the middle-school audience but would be of interest to all ages. It is correlated to National Science Education Standards, Standard F: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives. After viewing the program, students will gain an understanding of natural hazards; risks and benefits in association with natural hazards; and populations, resources, and environments. A free educator's guide including classroom activities will be available.

A special 30-minute question and answer bonus session will be added to the end of each broadcast for those whose schedules permit them to stay tuned after the one-hour show.

How do we participate? To view the program, your school or school system will need access to a C-Band satellite link and a monitor. Many cable companies, school systems, school districts, district or regional media centers or state educational television stations may be able to provide your classroom with the program through an internal cable channel. There are no restrictions on rebroadcasting.

To register - visit this website:

www.blm.gov/education/LearningLandscapes/menu/news_02.html

During the telecast, students and teachers may phone in questions toll free:
Call-in number (outside of Phoenix, AZ): 1-877-862-5346
Call-in number (Phoenix metropolitan area): 602-943-2279

Student questions will also be accepted by FAX:
FAX numbers (caller pays): 602-906-5701 and 602-906-5702

Satellite and Transmission Coordinates for Both Broadcasts

Time Zone Reference for First Broadcast