| Title: |
Canada's
Forests - Learning From the Past, Building for the Future |
| Description of Resource: |
A Canadian Forestry Association teaching
kit developed with the help of science specialists and professional
educators. Begins with an introductory session that introduces
the science behind the topic, followed by a series of activities
for students that can be tailored to different grade levels from
grades 1 to 8.
This 32-page kit looks at Canada's rich forest heritage, linking
the history of the nation to the relationship with forests. Includes
six activities that help students to see how forest practices have
evolved over Canada's history along with technological capacities
and an increasing understanding of forest ecosystems. Also includes
a pull-out poster from the Canadian Model Forest Network.
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| Author/Producer: |
Canadian Forestry
Association |
| Topic Areas Covered: |
Forest history,
past and present extent of
Canadian forests, past and present forest practices, forest harvest
and monitoring technology, ecosystem functions. |
| Type of Resource: |
Book, poster. |
| For Grade Levels: |
Elementary and
middle school (1-8) |
| Publication Dates: |
2000 |
| Length: |
Book is 32 pages in
length |
| Cost: |
Available free on the Web in PDF format. |
| Is It Available for Loan: |
No |
| Is Training Necessary: |
No |
| Language: |
English, French |
| Educational or Informational: |
Educational |
| Recommended Enhancements to Accompany This Resource: |
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| Geographic Location |
Canada |
| Notes: |
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| F.R.E.E. Network's Evaluation Criteria: |
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| To Order This Resource Contact: |
Canadian Forestry
Association |
| Address: |
185 Sommerset Street,
Suite 203
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Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0J2 |
| Phone: |
613-232-4210 or 1-866-441-4006 |
| Fax: |
613-232-4210 |
| E-Mail: |
teachingkits@canadianforestry.com |
| URL: |
http://www.canadianforestry.com/kits/english/Vol1_e.pdf/Vol1_e.pdf
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