Lesson Plan - What is a Forest?
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Task
- To introduce the topic of Forests and Forestry.
- Find out what the students already know about the topic.
- Establish which areas within the topic they would like to investigate further.
- Create and provide a foundation for interesting discussion and learning.
Key Learning Areas
- Studies of Society and the Environment.
- English and Language.
Resources Needed
- Photo File (found in this resource).
- Activity Sheet.
- Information about local and state forest reserves.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will begin to be able to answer the questions ‘What are forests?’ and ‘What is forestry?’
- Students will be able to identify key words about forests and forestry.
Lesson Layout
- Introduce the topic of Forests and Forestry to the students.
- Create a forum for a class discussion.
- Work on the activity sheets individually or in pairs.
- Come together as a class to share learning, ideas and further discussion.
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- Page Last Modified: November 15, 2011