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Forest Education
Program
Sponsored
by Oregon Women in Timber
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A free interactive classroom
science presentation for pre-school through sixth grade students.
 The
Goals:
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To encourage awareness and appreciation
for the value of trees and forests in our daily lives; and
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To encourage an understanding
about the protection, management and conservation of the renewable forest.
The Program:
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This unique program is aimed
at pre-school through sixth grade students. The program gives an
overview of forest ecology, management practices and forest product use.
Trained facilitators bring to
your classroom a presentation and hands-on activities to enhance learning.
The theme of the presentation focuses on the biological processes of trees
and forests. Topics discussed include:
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Tree Identification
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Photosynthesis |
Benefits of Trees |
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| Renewability |
Stucture of a Tree |
Conservation & Forest
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Teacher Comments:
What teachers say about
Talk About Trees.
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"This was a nice addition to
our science curriculum. I wouldn't have the time to give these details
to my students." LaGrande Teacher
We
welcome your comments. Please tell us what your students learned
from the program, what they enjoyed and how we can improve this educational
experience for both you and your students.
New
Program Modules to enhance and expand students learning and experience.
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Papermaking Module: Learn
the history of paper, the many uses of paper, importance of recycling and
finally make your own paper. (1-2 Photos and some graphics of paper use
(textbooks, tickets, paper plates, boxes, etc.)
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Outdoor Module: Take the
students to the outdoor classroom and experience first hand tree identification
and much more.
Contact Talk About Trees:
For
more information, or to schedule a presentation in your classroom, contact
our Program Director.
Joan
Mason Ruud, Program Director
Phone: 503.243-5672
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