Global Connections: Forests of the World
Project Learning Tree and the World Forestry Center have joined forces to create a secondary module that provides a framework for exploring forests around the world.
Forests of the World provides formal and nonformal educators with a series of activities to help students and educators gain an increased understanding and appreciation of the diversity of world forest environments, with an emphasis on the human interaction with and dependence on those environments. The module activities provide students with opportunities to apply scientific processes and higher order thinking skills while investigating world forestry issues and conducting service learning action projects.
Here's what's inside:
Introduction
Background Information
Student Activities (Check back for additional resources for each activity!)
1. Making the Global Connection
2. What Is a Forest?
3. Mapping the World's Forests
4. Analyzing Patterns of Forest Change
5. Understanding the Effects of Forest Uses
6. Seeking Sustainability: A Global Response
7. Exploring the World Marketplace
8. Making Consumer Choices
9. Researching Forests Around the World
Appendices
1. Appendix A: Glossary
2. Appendix B: PLT Conceptual Framework
3. Appendix C: References Cited
4. Appendix D: Countries Cited in Module
5. Appendix E: Forest Area and Area Change, by Country
6. Appendix F: Production, Trade, and Consumption of Forest Products
7. Appendix G: Resources
8. Appendix H: Correlation to National Science Education Standards
9. Appendix I: Correlation to Curriculum Standards for Social Studies
10. Appendix J: Suggestions for Using the Internet as a Resource
9. Appendix K: What Makes Up an Environmental Issue?
10. Appendix L: Metric Conversion Chart
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