Forest Products
Students will begin this lesson plan by calculating cubic meters of wood based on the scientists’ findings in Inquiry 5.…
Students will begin this lesson plan by calculating cubic meters of wood based on the scientists’ findings in Inquiry 5. They will then use the scientists’ data to compare and...
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 module, we will explore trees and what they need, and we will learn how tree seeds have gone…
In this module, we will explore trees and what they need, and we will learn how tree seeds have gone to space. Below you will find articles, videos, and activities...
Black cohosh is a forest plant that is harvested for its medicinal use. Black cohosh is native to eastern deciduous…
Black cohosh is a forest plant that is harvested for its medicinal use. Black cohosh is native to eastern deciduous forests and can be found as far south as Georgia,...
Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE, a virtual learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural…
Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE, a virtual learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural Inquirer. Woodsy Owl and his friends discuss our connection to...
This is the 1st video in this series. Learn how scientists like Ariel Lugo became interested in their field of…
This is the 1st video in this series. Learn how scientists like Ariel Lugo became interested in their field of study. He discusses his research on human impacts on forest,...
This is the 1st video in this series. In this video, Marla Emery discusses developing a testable question. She explains…
This is the 1st video in this series. In this video, Marla Emery discusses developing a testable question. She explains how she developed a question she wanted to research about...
A guide for caregivers to teach children about the natural world, this edition of the Nature-Oriented Parenting newsletter features articles…
A guide for caregivers to teach children about the natural world, this edition of the Nature-Oriented Parenting newsletter features articles about safe foraging and a dandelion fritter recipe. This newsletter...
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...
Forests provide many benefits to people and to the environment. For forests to provide these benefits into the future, however,…
Forests provide many benefits to people and to the environment. For forests to provide these benefits into the future, however, they must be managed so that they remain healthy and...