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- 8th
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Students analyze the benefits of urban forests by observing trees on their schoolyard. They examine the 400-year history of communal forests, survey schoolyard trees, and draft schoolyard tree ordinances. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students describe ways which trees have been used in urban settings, their aesthetic value, the ways in which they affect air pollution and noise reduction, and how trees benefit the wildlife in an urban area. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students thoroughly examine 20 selected tree species, identify the types of trees, distinguish plant characteristics and overall site quality and map the location of each tree. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify specific urban sites where trees are useful or necessary and where trees do not fit properly. They explain considerations that trees must be adapted to for urban use, and select specific tree choices for an urban site. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students explain factors in planting trees successfully and aesthetically. They explore landscape architecture and architects. They sketch a park using what they have learned. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students define what a community forest is. They determine an appropriate site and what type of tree to plant there. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students discuss reasons to plant trees and the best locations for cooling. They analyze two homes identifying types and locations of trees, and location of the central air conditioners. The benefits of shade, the process of transpiration are examined. Full Review »
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- 8th - 9th
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Students discuss reasons to plant trees and the best locations for cooling. They study two homes and identify types and locations of trees and determine the placement of the central air conditioners. The class plans a landscape design for the school. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students define the term "urban forestry"; discuss several problems facing urban forests today and both government and public efforts centered on developing and maintaining sustainable urban forests. They develop a feasible action plan for an alternativ Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students participate in a group discuss revolving around urban development and their answers to worksheet questions. They analyze maps and historical records to compare and contrast the day to day activities of a forest manager. Full Review »
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