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Timber: Living and Working in an Arkansas Forest

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Upper elementary and middle schoolers examine and research the history of the Timber Industry in the state of Arkansas. An economic component is quite prevalent in this lesson as well. Groups of learners work together to write essays...
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Lesson 2: Timber Harvesting Methods and Logging Methods

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Whereas very few learners study this topic, this lesson plan is written well! An organized and detailed teaching outline explains thinning, clearcutting, seed tree, and shelterwood methods of harvesting timber. Beautiful diagrams can be...
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Sustainable Forestry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers evaluate a forest for timber harvest and discuss potential impacts of logging. In this sustainable forestry lesson, they work in groups in a forested plot to choose trees to cut based on species and stem diameter and then...
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Timber Harvesting: A Civic Debate, Day 1

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders develop an understanding of the strategies used in the sustainability of forests.  In this timber harvesting lesson students identify and analyze the importance of forests and their management techniques. 
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Plant Science Introduction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A unique PowerPoint explains the basics of plant science. It motivates viewers to study plant science and then lists different food products, biofuels, fibers, timber, and ornamental uses of plants. It concludes with lists of careers...
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Timber Rattlesnake

For Teachers 7th - 12th
A wonderful way for student to learn about snakes common to Florida.  Pictures, diagrams and definitions accompany scientific details and comparisons to other snakes
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Music of Japan

For Teachers 7th - 9th
My, how Japan has changed! From Hogaku to karaoke, this slide show provides an overview of the culture, instruments, and periods of transition through Japanese music. Here you will find 21 text-rich slides which are great for note taking.
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Timber Harvesting: A Civic Debate

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders analyze and identify the importance of our forests and how to manage them properly.  In this tree lesson students read forestry material and come up with different alternatives to the identified problems. 
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Creating a Machine for Harvesting Timber

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore the types of machinery used in harvesting timber and create a new environmentally friendly harvesting machine. They draw a picture of their machine and write about what it does. They share work with classmates.
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Forest Management Techniques

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work as a group to determine a management plan for an imaginary forest. In this forestry lesson, students discuss timber management techniques and develop a list of pros and cons for the techniques. They develop a management...
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Migrating Monarchs and Trekking Timber wolves on the Internet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn and observe the life cycle of a monarch butterfly. They explore how wolves maintain complex social structure through scent, communications, and postures.
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Peter and the Wolf: The Character of Instruments

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Is your class familiar with the tale of Peter and the Wolf? If they are, they will have fun testing themselves on how well they can identify each character by listening to the piece. This presentation acts as a quiz where the class works...
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Treasure Island: Anticipation Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Captain Long John Silver himself would consider this anticipation guide a treasure. Full of rereading predictions for readers to consider, the anticipation guide makes the class excited to begin reading Robert Lois Stevenson's Treasure...
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All About Reading

Pirate Dictionary

For Teachers 2nd - 6th Standards
Shiver me timbers, this here resource is a great way to teach young landlubbers to speak the language of the briny deep. Including over 30 different words and phrases, complete with definitions and guide words, this dictionary will have...
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Harvesting Trees

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine and discuss benefits and process of harvesting trees, analyze, compare, and contrast computer-generated depictions of three different types of tree harvesting methods, read Harvesting Trees flier, and answer discussion...
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Forestry

For Teachers 4th - 5th
When you are exploring pollution or human impact on the environment with your class, this PowerPoint will serve as a support. The first half focuses on the effects of the logging industry, creating roadways, and wildfires. The second...
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Who Speaks for the Trees?

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th Standards
Help young conservationists appreciate the important role that trees play in ecosystems around the world with this collection of six engaging activities. From a shared reading and class discussion of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, to in an depth...
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Toothpicks and Timber

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars problem-solve how to log five acres. Working in pairs, they construct models of logging sites before and after the trees are harvested. they paint their models and include other environmental details.
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Forest Measurements

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze timber and use measuring techniques to figure board feet.  In this investigative lesson students learn why accurate measurements are important and how to convert standing timber to board feet. 
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Ownership of Lands

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the levels of forest ownership and how each are managed.  In this land ownership instructional activity students research timber companies and complete a writing assignment. 
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Life of a Logger

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students are introduced to the work and lives of 19th century lumberjacks through a living history slide show presentation. They compare and contrast life 150 years ago with the present. Students describe the history of logging in...
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Map of the Ottawa Valley

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students locate Ottawa Valley on a map. They then answer questions in reference to the map such as: What was the first use of timber in the Ottawa Valley?, What occurred first in Gatineau?, and On the Ontario side of Ottawa River, how...
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Quality of Rice

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research how farmers irrigate, harvest, and keep high standards of rice. In this farming lesson plan, 6th graders discover how rice, wheat and soy beans are farmed. Students make a chart showing the similiarities and...
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Forest Stewardship Library Media Center Resources

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students develop their technology skills by accessing web sites and evaluating information.  In this research activity students research forestry topics and write a paragraph on the accessed websites.

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