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| Title: |
Tree
Town |
| Description of Resource: |
This
is the perfect way to make your units about plants, common animals,
and communities come alive. Through the words of Jean Giono your
students will learn to love planting trees while the Lorax teaches
us about the importance of sustainability and the vital necessity
for forest management. Within the eleven books (both children and
references) your students will have the opportunity to identify
trees, how to plant trees, what trees are best for your community,
and how trees are used for wood and paper products. The several
hands-on activities give students the chance to touch and view 31
North American wood species through hand lenses. In addition, included
in the kit is Project Learning Trees Environmental Education Activity
Guide and Ranger Rick Nature Scope: Trees are Terrific. These creative,
educational curriculums are dedicated to inspiring children in understanding
and appreciating one of our most precious natural resources, trees.
Both curriculums incorporate some of the books and hands-on activities
included. You can surround your students with trees from North America
and the world by displaying the four colorful, detailed, laminated
posters. When your class is ready to go out and plant trees, the
two videos included in this kit will show exactly how to do it,
from choosing the trees species, picking the site, and care. The
video, It's Arbor Day Charlie Brown, demonstrates how children can
better their community by working together and planting a garden
or even a forest. Suggested for teaching grades K-2 or 3-5. |
| Author/Producer: |
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| Topic Areas Covered: |
Forest
Management, Forest Products, Trees, Wildlife Habitat |
| Type of Resource: |
Kit |
| For Grade Levels: |
K-6 |
| Publication Dates: |
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| Length: |
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| Cost: |
$25.00 + Shipping |
| Is It Available for Loan: |
Yes |
| Is Training Necessary: |
No |
| Language: |
English |
| Educational or Informational: |
Educational |
| Recommended Enhancements to Accompany This Resource: |
Tropical
Forestry Kit and the Forestry Kit both distributed by the World
Forestry Center. |
| Geographic Location |
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| Notes: |
Loans are for 4 weeks. |
| F.R.E.E. Network's Evaluation Criteria: |
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| To Order This Resource Contact: |
World Forestry
Center |
| Address: |
4033 SW
Canyon Rd. |
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Portland,
OR 97206 |
| Phone: |
(503) 228-1367 |
| Fax: |
(503) 228-1367 |
| E-Mail: |
wfc@teleport.com |
| URL: |
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Our Message and Evaluation Criteria:
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Everything is made from natural resources and natural resources
must come from somewhere.
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The gathering and processing of all natural resources have environmental
impacts.
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Responsible production and use of wood - a renewable resource -
is environmentally sound.
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