Managing resources requires analysis and planning. Special tools play an important role in some resource management. The measurement tools of the forester can be used in the context of many different areas of learning. Have students measure their desks with different parts of their bodies. Then have them use a ruler.
Some trees are very old and played an important role in history.
Have students research famous trees in history. My life as a tree. They can use crayons or labels to identify the age at which important events took place in their lives such as when they were born or when they started school. In addition to providing beauty and recreation, forests supply raw materials to help meet society's needs for housing, paper, containers and thousands of other products used by consumers every day. Refer to The Forester's Job for help with the answers.