Students imagine that they are visitors from outer space, viewing life on Earth for the first time. By describing in minute detail all the life they find in a small plot of land, they will become more aware of the diversity and abundance of life.
The trees in our communities provide many benefits: they improve air quality, store carbon, and conserve energy.
Everyone has an equal right to a healthy environment—but does everyone have a healthy environment?
Decisions about community land use are complex and often involve many people in many ways. In this activity, students use trees as a backdrop to develop a land-use plan.
Students investigate and report on their connection with a special place and with their greater community.
