Economics
In this lesson plan, students will categorize the ecosystems services provided by forests into productive, protective, social, and economic benefits.…
In this lesson plan, students will categorize the ecosystems services provided by forests into productive, protective, social, and economic benefits. Students will then use the findings of the scientists in...
In this FACTivity, you will become a land manager for a national forest. You will need to decide on the…
In this FACTivity, you will become a land manager for a national forest. You will need to decide on the best barrier options to protect quaking aspen forests. Materials: Pencils...
In this FACTivity, your class will determine the average net economic value of five different music CDs You can also…
In this FACTivity, your class will determine the average net economic value of five different music CDs You can also do this activity by determining the average net economic value...
Test your knowledge of economics and tree cover with a word search.
Test your knowledge of economics and tree cover with a word search.
The question you will answer with this FACTivity is: According to your own research, do your findings support the findings…
The question you will answer with this FACTivity is: According to your own research, do your findings support the findings of this study, that increased tree cover around a home...
The research in this monograph looks at the use of prairie strips, which are strips of native prairie plants that…
The research in this monograph looks at the use of prairie strips, which are strips of native prairie plants that are planted between sections of agricultural crops. Scientists wanted to...
Sustainable forest management helps people balance the social, environmental, and economic benefits that forests provide. Learn more about how people…
Sustainable forest management helps people balance the social, environmental, and economic benefits that forests provide. Learn more about how people around the world work to sustainably manage healthy forests.
In this Inquiry, scientists were interested in understanding the benefits provided by forests. They focused on products made from or…
In this Inquiry, scientists were interested in understanding the benefits provided by forests. They focused on products made from or in forests, social benefits of forests, protective benefits of forests...
The emerald ash borer is an invasive species that uses ash trees for reproduction and food. Their activity ultimately kills…
The emerald ash borer is an invasive species that uses ash trees for reproduction and food. Their activity ultimately kills the tree. In this study, the student scientists are trying...
The emerald ash borer is an invasive species to the United States. While it isn’t a major pest in its…
The emerald ash borer is an invasive species to the United States. While it isn’t a major pest in its native range of northern China and Korea, here in the...