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Framework
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Topic outline
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RESOURCES
| Terrestrial ecosystems - Forests |
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LEAF (K-12 education program)
Source: Wisconsin K-12 Forestry Education Program (LEAF)
Web site:
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/leaf/
The mission of the Wisconsin K-12 Forestry Education Program is
to initiate and facilitate the development, dissemination,
implementation, and evaluation of forestry education within
Wisconsin Schools. From the homepage, educators can access
curriculum, resources, and support for teaching about forestry
in Wisconsin. |
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Making a Tree Scale Stick (instructions)
Source: Mississippi State University Extension Service
Instructions (PDF)
Instructions for making tree scale sticks to
measure tree diameter and height. |
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National Tree Benefit Calculator (web tool)
Source: Casey Trees and Davey Tree Expert Co.
Web site
The Tree Benefit Calculator allows anyone to
make a simple estimation of the benefits individual street-side
trees provide. With inputs of location, species, and tree size,
users will get an understanding of the environmental and
economic value trees provide on an annual basis. This tool
should be considered a
starting point for understanding
trees’ value in the community, rather than a scientific
accounting of precise values. |
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Tree ID (activity and/or lab)
Source: Wisconsin K-12 Forestry Education Program
Online Dichotomous Tree Key
Tree ID Cards
Dichotomous Tree Key
The LEAF tree ID materials are
helpful in teaching basic ID skills using a dichotomous key.
There is a paper key and set of full-color ID cards that can be
used to set up a tree ID lab outdoors as well as an online tree
ID key that can be used with samples brought to the classroom or
the sample "mystery" trees provided. |
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Wisconsin Forests at the Millennium
(publication)
Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Web site
A comprehensive description of Wisconsin's forests: past,
present, and future. |
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Wisconsin High School Forestry Education Kits
Source: Source: Wisconsin K-12 Forestry Education Program
(LEAF)
Information about how to access kits
The Forestry Kit
contains equipment and tools to facilitate teaching tree
identification and management, plot investigations, and
navigation using compasses. Supporting lessons are available on
the LEAF web site. |
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