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In this inquiry-based lesson, learners measure the biomass of trees, calculate the carbon stored by the trees, and use this information to create recommendations about using trees for carbon sequestra

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 11 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this engineering activity (page 3 of PDF), young learners investigate how a pole can be made stable by “planting” its base in the ground or adding supports to the base.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 8 30 to 45 minutes
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This activity investigates how bark beetles can threaten forests by having learners estimate the number of infected trees from a photo.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 8 10 to 30 minutes
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This activity (located on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Temperate Rain Forest Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into tree growth rates.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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Learners work in teams to investigate how scientists use physical characteristics to classify living things.

free Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this game (p.28 of PDF), learners discover different fungal lifestyles and the various roles that fungi play in nature. Learners play the roles of fungi and must find their corresponding trees.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes