Education:
www.plt.org
Project Learning Tree "uses the forest as a "window" on the
world to increase students' understanding of our environment;
stimulate students' critical and creative thinking; develop
students' ability to make informed decisions on environmental
issues; and instill in students the commitment to take
responsible action on behalf of the environment."
na.fs.fed.us
U.S Forest Service For Students Home. Links to resources
catered to students.
www.arborday.org
Arbor Day Foundation. Youth Education teaches the next
generation to value trees through curriculum kits, booklets,
tapes, posters, newsletters, etc., available to teachers and
educators.
www.arborday.org
Arbor Day Foundation. What Tree is That? Tutorial and
online Tree ID Guide.
ran.org
Rainforest Action Network (RAN) Rainforest Heroes. Kids
Action Team-find facts and information about what you and
your friends can do to stop the latest causes of rainforest
destruction and climate change. Learning & Action site.
www.arborday.org
Tree Campus USA colleges and universities strive to engage
their student body as well as their broader community to
establish and sustain healthy community forests for the
benefit of current and future residents. Arbor Day
Foundation.
www.learnforestry.com
Learn forestry -education resources teachers can use in their
classroom, 3rd, 5th, and 8th grade forestry lesson plans.
www.realtrees4kids.org
Real Trees For Kids- Graded material for elementary to
secondary students with topics such as tree classification,
tree species and the life cycle of a tree.
www.domtar.com
Tree World.  Biodiversity, forest protection, tree ID.
Includes lessons, puzzles and experiments. Northern focus.
kids.mongabay.com
Kids.Mongabay - helping children learn about the rainforest.
Good resources page with handouts, lesson plans, games and
activities.
www.thewildclassroom.com
Wild Classroom's goal is to provide teachers with quality
videos and information for use in their classrooms. Great site !!!
   
"The burning and clearing of forests contributes approximately 20%
of the carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to global climate change.
That's more than all of the world's cars, trucks, SUVs, and trains emit."
www.conservation.org/learn/forests/Pages/projects.aspx
   
   
   
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