Catalog Description of K-12 Forestry Outreach Courses at UWSP


NRES 740 Forestry Education for the Wisconsin K-12 Classroom

                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

                1 Credit                Prerequisite: None

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

                1 Credit                Prerequisite: None

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.