Kids Who Care

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.



Teacher's Sheet = Student's Sheet =

		Activity 1:
		Tree Scientist

		Activity 2:
		Energize!

		Activity 3:
		The Disappearing/ Reappearing Forest

		Activity 4:
		Trees as a Source of Life and Knowledge

		Activity 5:
		Chain of Events

Skills developed include:

Appreciation and understanding of other cultures and diversity here at home (Trees as a Source of Life)
Public speaking/language skills (Energize)
Analytical and problem solving skills (Energize)
Creativity (Energize, Trees as a Source of Life)
Ability to plan group projects and carry them through (Energize)
Increased knowledge of the world around us and in our own backyard (Tree scientist, Disappearing/Reappearing Forest)
Enhanced self-esteem and ability to make choices among different courses of action (Chain of Events)
Research skills (Tree scientist, Energize, Disappearing Forest extension)