Students will learn what urban forests are, why they are important, the threats they are facing, and receive an introduction to their project. Students will understand the larger picture and how their efforts will affect their local forest and community.
Lesson 1 - Introduction—The Importance of Urban Forests
PPT: Introduction of the Design Process
Lesson 2 - The Design Process—Defining the Problem
PPT: Research the Problem—Background Information
Lesson 3 - Identifying Native Evergreen Trees
PPT: Research the Problem—Background Information
Lesson 4 - Identifying Invasive Plants
PPT: Tree-iage Training
Lesson 5 - Planning Field Investigations
Lesson 6 - Field Experience—Conducting Field Investigations
PPT: Data Analysis
Lesson 7 - Analyzing data and Writing Conclusions
Lesson 8 - Generating a Possible Solution: Tree-iage Analysis
PPT: Implement the Plan!
High School Reporting Form: Student Report Out Form
High School Reporting Form: Final Report Out Form
PPT: Introduction to Monitoring and Stewardship Concept
Adaptive Management Concept-Final Step in the Application Design Process
Stewardship opportunities for teens include a variety of urban and
nature based exploration, fun, and service to our environment.
» O2 Teen
Program
» Seattle Parks Teens
COMMUNITY CENTERS
Environmental Stewardship programs at Community Centers offer citizens
local opportunities to learn about, and help preserve, the natural resources
they see and interact with every day.
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near you
CREEKS
Interpretive Specialists offer stewardship and educational opportunities
in our urban watersheds year-round.
» SPU
Creek Restoration
YOUTH
Day Camps and "Nature Day Camps" at our Environmental Learning Centers and Community
Centers offer week long and summer long opportunities for kids and
families to learn about the natural world.
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