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Exploring the World's Largest Coastal Temperate Rainforest
Provided by: The Nature Conservancy |Published on: September 7, 2023
Lesson Plans Grades 3-5, 6-8
Synopsis
- This lesson by Nature Lab examines the Emerald Edge rainforest, the animals that live in there, and the environmental stewardship of Indigenous people who live in this forest.
- Students will watch a video that features a First Nation member, fill out worksheets that gauge comprehension and prior knowledge, and engage in a game that allows students to identify animals from the Emerald Edge.
Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences, Geography
Authors: Nature Lab by The Nature Conservancy
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, Washington
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This lesson examines logging and how it can impact a landscape.
- This lesson explores the life cycle of a canoe.
Additional Prerequisites
- This is the link to the Virtual Emerald Edge Field Trip video, just scroll down to the video.
- There's a video link in the Related Resources section, but clicking it won't take you to a new tab.
- Students should have a basic understanding of Indigenous peoples and their culture.
- Students should understand the concepts of ecosystems and biodiversity, as well as the effects of using and overusing natural resources, such as trees.
Differentiation
- To assess prior knowledge, the teacher could ask the class questions about conservation and environmental stewardship before continuing the lesson.
- This lesson could accompany a brainstorming session where students consider different methods of conservation and environmental activism.
- Teachers could use this lesson as a conceptual introduction to carbon sinks and their importance.
- This lesson could enhance a classroom discussion on the differences between Native American culture and mainstream American culture.
- Students can discuss the differences between industrial logging and fishing and the use of fishing and woodworking in the Tla-O-Qui-Aht First Nations culture.
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The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. The Nature Conservancy has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world.
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