Lesson Plan - Are Forests a Valuable Resource?
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Task
- Identify and explore the resources produced by and from forests.
Key Learning Areas
- Studies of Society and the Environment
- Science and Technology
- English and Language
Resources Needed
- Forestry Background Information (See Forestry Fact Sheets - What is a Forest? Forests in South Australia and The History of Forestry in South Australia).
Learning Outcomes
- Students will begin to understand that there are many products that come from forests.
- Students will learn about the different resources produced by and from forests.
Lesson Layout
- Have a class discussion about forests and what they provide in terms of recreation, beauty and the environment.
- Direct the discussion to what forests produce.
- Brainstorm all the products that children already know.
- Go through the activity sheet with students and encourage them to answer the questions.
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- Page Last Modified: November 15, 2011