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Trees
. Background for the Teacher »
. The Elements of Life and How they Interact »
. Losing Forests »
. Names of Trees »
. Trees of West Africa »
. Fast Facts »
. Skills Developed »
. Internet Activity »
. Video »
   
 
  Forests are essential to economic development and the maintenance of all forms of life.
  ~ The UN conference on Environment and Development's statement of principles on forests.

 

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Teacher's Sheet = Teacher's
Student's Sheet = Student's
   
 
Teacher'sActivity 1:
Student's
Tree Scientist  
   
 
Teacher'sActivity 2:
Energize!
   
 
Teacher'sActivity 3:
The Disappearing/ Reappearing Forest
   
 
Teacher'sActivity 4:
Trees as a Source of Life and Knowledge
   
 
Teacher'sActivity 5:
Student's
Chain of Events
   
   
 

Internet Activity

Image of computer screenStudents can use the Internet to research organizations working to protect and conserve Canada's forests. Encourage them to make contact with local environmental groups who may provide a speaker, or be available to correspond with students via the Internet. Students should brainstorm questions they would like to ask online. One place to start may be the Forest Ministry or Forest Department in your province or territory.

Some key search words are: forest, nature, conservation, environment, naturalists

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