Students often want to do something to help solve an important problem. When their energy is channeled into meaningful, relevant community action projects, a variety …
Student teams review what they have learned in this module by compiling a report of the future of forests in Southeast US. Students can share …
In this group activity, students assess a series of facts to understand how to manage a plantation forests to maximize the removal of atmospheric carbon …
After a debate where students compare products, students develop a set of life cycle questions that con be used to guide their consumer choices. This …
By performing a play through group presentations, students investigate life cycle assessment (LCA) data for three types of outdoor dining furniture (plastic resin, cast aluminum, …
Through a simulated shopping activity, students learn about life cycle assessments and the potential impact of their consumer choices on the environment. They explore questions …
Students measure trees near their school and calculate the amount of carbon stored in individual trees. Students compare the carbon sequestration potential for land-use types …
Students imagine they are a carbon atom and take part in a simulation that allows them to cycle through biological and physical systems. Group work …
Students use growth data from loblolly pine forests to identify genetically different populations and project where trees with certain characteristics are likely to thrive in …
This activity allows students to explore the connection between forests, climate change impacts and management strategies for creating resilient forests. Students draw these connections in …
