What’s in your Backyard?
Engaging Local Student Citizens to Explore their Own Backyard Trees!
The Numbered Forest
Numbering trees in the schoolyard or in a nearby woodland opens the door to a variety of activities. From "Teaching Green: The Elementary Years"
Climbing Trees
Examining the benefits and what is needed in order to establish a climbing program
READ THE FULL ARTICLE FROM GREEN TEACHER'S SPRING 2013 ISSUE.
Hemlock Holmes: Tree Detective
Teach elementary students about trees and their ring patterns by solving environmental science mysteries.
AN EXCERPT FROM GREEN TEACHER'S SPRING 2013 ISSUE.
Traditional Medicines: How Much is Enough?
An integrative science activity for 9-15 year olds which describes how to measure vitamin C levels in teas made from the needles of coniferous trees.