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| Title: |
Project
Learning Tree: Focus on Forests |
| Description of Resource: |
This
high school module (part of Project Learning Tree's (PLT) overall
curriculum)
will have students examine a variety of environmental issues. Nine activities in PLT's Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Forests guide teach students about forest health, watersheds, climate change, who owns America's forests, and more. The module’s activities provide an opportunity for hands-on study of
forest resources while addressing concepts in biology, civics, ecology,
economics, forest management, and other subject areas. This book is made available only by attending
a PLT instructional workshop. Contact your local PLT coordinator
or PLT's national office. |
| Author/Producer: |
Project Learning Tree |
| Topic Areas Covered: |
Economics,
Forest Management, Old Growth, Climate Change, Watersheds, Forest Health, Forest Products |
| Type of Resource: |
Curriculum |
| For Grade Levels: |
High School |
| Publication Dates: |
2011 |
| Length: |
176 pages |
| Cost: |
This
book is made available only by attending a PLT instructional workshop, however, activities can be downloaded from the website (in pdf form) for free. |
| Is It Available for Loan: |
No |
| Is Training Necessary: |
Yes |
| Language: |
English |
| Educational or Informational: |
Educational |
| Recommended Enhancements to Accompany This Resource: |
PLT:
Forest Ecology; Municipal Solid Waste; Risk Module. All 3 are high
school level.
PLT: PreK-8 Activity Guide |
| Geographic Location |
North America |
| Notes: |
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| F.R.E.E. Network's Evaluation Criteria: |
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| To Order This Resource Contact: |
Project Learning
Tree |
| Address: |
1111 19th
St. N.W., #780 |
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Washington
DC 20036 |
| Phone: |
202-463-2462 |
| Fax: |
202-463-2461 |
| E-Mail: |
info@plt.org |
| URL: |
http://www.plt.org/focus-on-forests
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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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