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Title: LEAF: K-12 Forestry Lesson Guide
Description of Resource:

The LEAF Wisconsin K-12 Forestry Lesson Guide provides educators with complete interdisciplinary units designed to present an overview of forests and forestry in Wisconsin. The Lesson Guide is divided into six units: K-1, 2-3, 4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-12. Each K-8 unit contains between 5 and 8 classroom lessons, a careers exploration, and 3 field enhancements. The 9-12 unit contains 5 classroom lessons and a careers lesson.

Author/Producer:

Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education and

Wisconsin DNR-Division of Forestry

Topic Areas Covered: Biodiversity, Careers, Ecosystems, Forest Management, Forest Products, Sustainability, Tree Growth
Type of Resource: Curriculum
For Grade Levels: K-12
Publication Dates: 2002
Length:  
Cost: Educators must take the LEAF training course through the University of Wisconsin in order to obtain a copy of the curriculum. Additional copies can be purchased for $30 each.
Is It Available for Loan: No
Is Training Necessary: Yes
Language: English
Educational or Informational: Educational
Recommended Enhancements to Accompany This Resource: LEAF Conceptual Guide to K-12 Forestry Education in Wisconsin
Geographic Location Wisconsin
Notes:  
F.R.E.E. Network's Evaluation Criteria: ABC
To Order This Resource Contact: Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
Address: University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI 54481
   
Phone: Phone: (715) 346-4956
Fax: Fax: (715) 346-3025
E-Mail:

leaf@uwsp.edu

URL:

http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/leaf/Educators/lg_original.aspx


Our Message and Evaluation Criteria:

A

Everything is made from natural resources and natural resources must come from somewhere.

B

The gathering and processing of all natural resources have environmental impacts.

C

Responsible production and use of wood - a renewable resource - is environmentally sound.