To help viewers better understand fire science and fire management challenges, the Bureau of Land Management will air “Share the Adventure: Exploring Fire Science,” a live one-hour interactive satellite broadcast on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., EST.

The program 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.

During the telecast, students and teachers may phone in questions toll-free at 877-862-5346, or 602-943-2279 if located in the Phoenix area.

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 show.

The program is geared for the middle-school audience but would be of interest to all ages. It's 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.

To view the program, your local 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.

The program will be hosted by BLM Learning Landscapes, the bureau's effort to bring the educational resources of its public lands to teachers and students globally. Its new Web site is an attempt to organize archival material, and link to the many educational products and programs developed in BLM's state and field offices.

For registration and downlink information visit www.blm.gov/education/LearningLandscapes/menu/news_02.html.