Introduce the concepts of consumption, conservation and sustainability. Students create their own definitions and then look up definitions in dictionary. Show photographs of rainforest and discuss conservation efforts. Review canopy walkway, its purpose and construction. Ask students to compare and contrast canopy walkway with MHS ropes course.
Students research local plant and animal life in media center and via Internet.
Students research projected number of students and use of course over the next ten years. Students project impact of human beings on habitat of the course. Students research challenge club elements by visiting other courses.