Conservation

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Life on the Edge

Students model processes that can lead to species becoming rare or endangered. Then, they become advocates for rare or at-risk species of plants or animals and create “public relations campaigns” on behalf of these species.

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Traces of the emerald ash borer on the trunk of a dead ash in Michigan - like the death sentence for the tree, written under the bark; the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis or Agrilus marcopoli) is a non-native invasive insect from Asia; the green beetle, accidentally introduced by overseas shipping containers into the USA, spread from Michigan through the Midwest and threatens to kill most of the ash trees in North America; shallow DOF

Invasive Species

Throughout history, people have intentionally and unintentionally moved plant and animal species to new environments. Some of these species have proved beneficial, but others invade natural habitats, causing environmental and sometimes economic harm.

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Global Goods

Students gain an appreciation for how many natural resources they depend on in their day-to-day lives. By tracing the resources that go into making one item, students learn how its manufacturing can have an impact on the environment.

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Exploration Energy!

The energy we use at home, school, or work enhances our lives, but it also often contributes to air and water pollution, wildlife and habitat loss, and climate change.

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Hand Made Craft Paper

Make Your Own Paper

Students learn about the papermaking process by trying it themselves. Students will find out that they can make their own paper and that their product is practical, as well as beautiful.

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Words to Live By

Students express their own views about forests and explore different perspectives by reading excerpts from the writings of different authors.

August 25, 2016 | By

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Climate Change and Forests

Students use a carbon footprint calculator to analyze their personal effect on carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere, calculate the amount of carbon stored in a single tree, and explore how carbon sequestration can affect CO2 levels.

August 25, 2016 | By

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Forest to Faucet

Students identify local watersheds and their forest cover, analyze a specific watershed in Maine, and evaluate the extent to which their own community’s water supply is affected by forests and forest management.