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Hot Topics: Wildfires & You
This unit is aligned to meet California State Science Content Standards for sixth grade and is adaptable for grades four through eight. The unit includes detailed background information for teachers and four lessons.
- Lesson 1: Exploring Heat and Energy - This lesson interweaves the concepts of energy, heat, the fire triangle and natural resources.
- Lesson 2: Fire – How Does it Relate to You? – Students will apply their knowledge of the fire triangle to a wildland fire scenario.
- Lesson 3: Fire in Our Communities – Students explore the concept of defensible space in their homes and communities.
- Lesson 4: Fire Investigation and Experimentation – Students are introduced to the concept of fuel moisture and its effect on fire danger. (Lab kits may be checked out from The Forest Foundation – call 1-866-241-8733)
Introduction to Forest Management Planning
A summary that introduces concepts of forest management to high school students and adults.
Timber Harvest Plan Flow Chart
Illustrates the planning process and various agencies involved in timber harvest plan approval for privately owned land.
We Care for the Forests
A look at forest ownership and forestland management in California.
Stewards of the Land
Booklet provides detailed descriptions of various careers in natural resource management.
Forests and the Carbon Cycle
High School Curriculum aligned to state science standards. Teaches students about the relationship between forests and the carbon cycle.
A Guide to California's Wildlife on Private Forestlands
A full color guide to some of the wildlife found in California's private forestlands, classified by the age class of forest habitat where animals live and forage. All ages
Download A Guide to California's Wildlife on Private Forestlands PDF
A study unit and activity sheets for grades 3-6 are also downloadable.
Forests Today, Tomorrow and Forever
A curriculum unit made up of nine lesson plans. Adaptable for grades 3-8. Includes games, puzzles, art projects and discussion material for the following topics:
web of life, the nature of trees, nature's treasure chest, the sustainable forest, waste not want not, forest water, forest and carbon.
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The Forest Products Game
A game that teaches students about renewable resources and the products we use from trees.
Video Lending Library Catalog
A resource list of films available at no cost to educators wishing to borrow videos on a variety of forest education topics. Process for ordering videos, age-appropriateness of the selection, length of film, topics covered and a synopsis of each film is provided.
(14 pages)
Gifts From Trees
A simple lesson to help students relate items in their daily lives to forests.
