CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops.
Trees can play an important role in rural areas.
As a living snowfence, trees can protect roads and highways as well as provide habitat cover for wildlife and protection for livestock. This activity gives students hands on experience in planting trees as well as being involved in area projects. The purpose of this activity is to demonstrate the importance of trees in rural areas through the planting of a living snowfence. Sequence the steps in planting trees for a living snowfence. Exhibit the ability to work in a group.