1 Credit Prerequisite: None
Principles, activities, and techniques for teaching the K-12 student about the importance of Wisconsin’s forests to our ecological, economic, and social well-being. Participants receive a copy of the LEAF Program Forestry Education Guide and additional forestry-related education materials. Course designed for the K-12 classroom teacher pursuing the skills and methodologies needed to teach their students about forestry.
NRES 741 Teaching Selected Forestry Topics in the K-12 Classroom
1-3 Credits Prerequisite: NRES 740, concurrent enrollment, or permission of the instructor.
Utilizing materials and methodologies to teach the K-12 student about current forestry topics, concepts, and issues. May repeat for credit with different subtitles.
NRES 742 School Forest Programs and Administration
Overview of Wisconsin School Forest Program, with emphasis on planning and administration of school forests including: organizing of a school forest committee, understanding property management plans, developing educational plans, and locating resources and financial support. Course includes classroom instruction and web component.
NRES 743 Human Influence on Wisconsin’s Forests
Web-based course examines Wisconsin’s forest resources and the role our forests play in our past, current, and future ecological, economic, and social well-being. Course designed for the K-12 classroom teacher who wants to acquire the background necessary to each their students about Wisconsin’s forests.