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| Title: |
Project
Learning Tree: The Changing Forests: Forest Ecology
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| Description of Resource: |
This
high school module (part of Project Learning Tree's (PLT) overall
curriculum)
encourages students to explore and learn about forest ecosystems
through hands-on discovery and experimentation. Their investigations
will help them appreciate the diversity of life in forests, understanding
the interdependencies of such forest life, and develop an awareness
of the importance of forests in our daily lives. They will
also learn about the variety of professionals and practices involved
in managing forests, from small urban parks to large national
forests. PLT focuses on developing student's critical thinking
skills through
interdisciplinary theme activities. 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: |
Fire,
Forest Ecology, Forest Health, Forest Management |
| Type of Resource: |
Curriculum |
| For Grade Levels: |
High School |
| Publication Dates: |
1996, 2002
(updated) |
| Length: |
136 pages |
| Cost: |
Varies. $5 in MN. This
book is made available only by attending a PLT instructional workshop. |
| Is It Available for Loan: |
No |
| Is Training Necessary: |
Yes |
| Language: |
English |
| Educational or Informational: |
Educational |
| Recommended Enhancements to Accompany This Resource: |
PLT:
Focus on Forests; Municipal Solid Waste Module; and Risk Module.
All 3 are high school level.
PLT: PreK-8 Environmental Education Activity Guide |
| Geographic Location |
All
U.S. |
| Notes: |
Minnesota Contact:
Amy Kay Kerber, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division
of Forestry, 500 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul, MN 55155-4044. 651-297-2214,
Fax: 651-296-5954, Email: amykay.kerber@dnr.state.mn.us |
| F.R.E.E. Network's Evaluation Criteria: |
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| To Order This Resource Contact: |
Project Learning
Tree |
| Address: |
111 19th
St. N.W., #780 |
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Washington
DC 20036 |
| Phone: |
202-463-2462 |
| Fax: |
202-463-2461 |
| E-Mail: |
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| URL: |
www.plt.org |
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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