SCHOOL
MATERIALS
Teachers;
Grade K-12
PROJECT LEARNING TREE
Environmental education workshop which provides activity guides that
use the forest and trees as the "window" to the natural world. (Environmental
Education Program; 128 activities)
Price: Free & up to $20; only through local workshops in all
50 states and several foreign countries (American
Forest Foundation)
Grades
K-2
FOREST FRIENDS CD-ROM
Interactive forestry tour makes learning about forests fun! Students
learn about how important forests are for life on this planet and the
many important uses of our forests. (CD-ROM; Florida Department of Agriculture
& Consumer Services and Florida Forestry Association)
Price: $10.00 (Forest Resources
Association)
Teachers;
Students; General Audience
THE FOREST ADVENTURE CD-ROM
Provides educational information on the history of forestry in America,
allows users to explore different forest types and learn the basics
about trees and forestry. (CD-ROM)
Price: $49.95 for CD-ROM only, $54.95 for CD-ROM with poster
and teaching guide (Plan-It3)
Grades
5-8
NORTH CAROLINA FORESTS FOREVER
CD-ROM introduces students to North Carolina's forests and includes
information on forest products, regeneration, wildlife, and recreational
opportunities. (1998; CD-ROM)
Price: $20.00 (North Carolina
Forestry Association)
Grades
5-12
FOREST SUCCESSION
Full-color poster describes the stages a forest goes through during
regrowth and includes information on the wildlife that live in each
stage of succession. (Poster; 19 x 25 inches)
Price: $5.00 for 1-10 (non-members) and free for 1-10 (members)
(North Carolina Forestry Association)
Grades
5-12
GOODS FROM THE WOODS
Full-color poster illustrates many of the everyday products that come
from trees and includes information on how these products are made.
(Poster; 19 x 25 inches)
Price: $5.00 for 1-10 (non-members) and free for 1-10 (members)
(North Carolina Forestry Association)
Grades
5-8
GOODS FROM THE WOODS
Package contains 15 little-known forest products with information on
how the various products are made from trees. (Package of Product Samples)
Price: $20.00 (North Carolina
Forestry Association)
Grades
5-12
MULTIPLE USE FOREST MANAGEMENT
Full-color poster illustrates the many benefits of a forest-clean air
and water, wildlife habitat, beautiful scenery, places for recreation,
thousands of jobs, and the raw material to make products we all use.
(Poster; 19 x 25 inches)
Price: $5.00 for 1-10 (non-members) and free for 1-10 (members)
(North Carolina Forestry Association)
Grades
5-12
TREE IDENTIFICATION - LEAVES
Full-color poster illustrates the various parts of a leaf and provides
an explanation of how the characteristics of leaves can be used to identify
trees. (Poster; 19 x 25 inches)
Price: $5.00 for 1-10 (non-members) and free for 1-10 (members)
(North Carolina Forestry Association)
Grades
5-12
PARTS OF A TREE
Full-color poster illustrates each of the major parts of a tree and
provides a description of the function of each part. (Poster; 19 x 25
inches)
Price: $5.00 for 1-10 (non-members) and free for 1-10 (members)
(North Carolina Forestry Association)
Grades
7-12
IT TAKES A TREE
Brochure and video describe forestry and logging in the Western United
States. They seek to educate students that it takes a tree every year
to meet the needs for wood and paper products for every man, woman,
and child living in North America. The set explains how trees are grown
and harvested, how much land is protected, and how forest practice laws
protect streams and wildlife. (1997; Brochure and Video; 32 pages and
17 minutes)
Price: Free or $20.00 (Pacific
Logging Congress)
General
Audience
PAPERMAKING AT HOME
Handout describes how to make paper at home with step-by-step instructions
and illustrations. (Handout; Ontario Science Centre)
Price: Free (Consolidated Papers)
General
Audience
THE PAPERMAKING PROCESS
Handout depicts the commercial papermaking process from wood to paper
with simple illustrations. (Handout)
Price: Free (Consolidated Papers)
General
Audience; Grades 5-8
TREE TRIVIA
Poster includes 23 trivia-type facts about trees. (Poster; Project Learning
Tree)
Price: Free (Consolidated Papers)
Teachers;
Grades 5-12; General Audience
PAPER U
Web site features answers and information about paper and the forest
products industry, including information about papermaking technology,
the history of paper, the science of recycling, hand papermaking and
science activities, environmental facts, and career information. (2000;
Web site)
Price: Free online at http://www.tappi.org/paperu
(TAPPI)
Grades
5-8
WHAT'S IN A TREE?
Brochure, part of the Earth Answers® series, discusses the importance
of trees and forest products in our everyday lives. (1997; Brochure;
PE-EARTH5)
Price: $6.25 for 25 (TAPPI)
Grades
5-8
WHY RECYCLE?
Brochure, part of the Earth Answers® series, presents the advantages
of paper recovery and recycling. (1997; Brochure; PE-EARTH7)
Price: $6.25 for 25 (TAPPI)
Grades
5-12; General Audience
THE PAPER TRAIL - THE HISTORY OF PAPER
Overview of the history of paper. (Video; 4 minutes; PE-TRAILVIDEO)
Price: $6 (TAPPI)
Grades
5-12
THE PAPER EXPRESS® KIT
Educational kit includes a video and a manual that explains five science
activities for the classroom in hand papermaking, cryogenics, analytical
chemistry, light and optics, deinking and recycling. Also includes "Paper:
The Video, "Hidden Pictures" coloring sheet, and a sample of each Earth
Answers® brochure. (Teaching Kit; PE-KITS)
Price: $65 (TAPPI)
General
Audience
PAPER CLIPS
Packet of 25 slides and complete script for industry members to teach
paper industry and environmental facts to schools and community groups.
(Slide Show; PE-CLIPS)
Price: $25 (TAPPI)
Grades
5-12; General Audience
FORESTS AND PAPER FOREVER
Interactive CD-ROM presents information on forests, forest management,
the valuable products that come from the forest industry and the importance
of keeping the environment in balance. It contains colorful animated
graphics, virtual forests to explore, a virtual journey through the
recycling process, and interactive activities to enforce the educational
message. (CD-ROM; PE-CDROM)
Price: $14.95 (TAPPI)
Grades
K-6
HIDDEN PICTURES ACTIVITY SHEET
Reproducible coloring sheet depicts a forest scene in which 20 paper
products are hidden. (Coloring Sheet; PE-PICTURES)
Price: $6 for 25 copies (TAPPI)
Grades
3-8
PAPER RECYCLING POSTER
Cartoon poster illustrates paper recycling process using the recycling
dogs in humorous situations. (Poster; PE-POSTERRCY)
Price: $1, folded (TAPPI)
Grades
6-12; College Students
IMAGINE A PLACE…WHERE THERE'S ROOM FOR YOUR IDEAS
Career Brochure describes the challenges and rewards of a technical
career in the paper and related industries. (Brochure; 5 pages; PE-CAREER)
Price: $12.50 for 25 (TAPPI)
Grades
5-12
FORSITE
Website produced by Virginia Tech that allows students to learn the
basics of forestry equipment, how a tree grows, how to identify and
measure trees, and about the forest community. Gives students and teachers
access to the digital resources available to college students enrolled
in dendrology and forest biology at Virginia Tech. (2000; Web site)
Price: Free online at http://www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/forsite/welcome.htm
Grades
3-8
PAPER IN WISCONSIN WEBSITE
Fun & Learning section offers Fun Facts, Games & Puzzles, papermaking
instructions, information on careers in paper, education resources,
and contact information. (2000; Web site)
Price: Free online at http://www.wipapercouncil.org/fun&learning.htm
Grades
5-12; General Audience
NATURE'S PERFECT RECYCLING FACTORY
Poster depicts photosynthesis process. (Poster; 23" x 25")
Price: $10 varnished, $15 laminated (Temperate
Forest Foundation)
Grades
9-12; College Students
THE RIGHT CHOICE
Video discusses the job opportunities available in the forest products
industry, particularly the diverse types of jobs available. Also describes
the industry, its tasks, its goals, and the products it produces. (Video;
12 min.)
Price: $15 for 1-4, $12 for 5-9. $10 for 10 or more (Temperate
Forest Foundation)
Grades
9-12; College Students
THE RIGHT CHOICE (POSTER)
Poster features a montage of photographs depicting the great variety
of careers available in the modern forest products industry. (Poster;
18" x 24")
Price: $10 varnished, $15 laminated (Temperate
Forest Foundation)
General
Audience (Adult and Student)
REDISCOVERING OREGON'S FORESTS
Adult version includes a poster and illustrations to demonstrate how
we harvest and utilize wood and how modern forest practices protect
Oregon's forests, fish, and wildlife. A student's version also includes
exercises for learning how to identify different tree species and wood
products commonly found in the home. (1999; Poster)
Price: Free (Oregon Forest Resources
Institute)
Grades
7-8
TROPICAL DEFORESTATION: UNCOVERING THE STORY
Video and teacher's guide examine the tropical deforestation problem,
and compare and contrast forests conditions and trends in the tropics
with those in the United States. Common misperceptions about domestic
as well as tropical forests are addressed. (1999; Video and Teacher's
Guide; 25 min. and 42 pages; Kroll Communications; EP-7274-GO)
Price: $30.00 (Minnesota Extension Service)
Teachers
FREE NETWORK RESOURCE GUIDE
A collection of educational materials searchable by topic, type of resource,
grade level, or alphabetical order that provide a balanced view of forest
resource use. Complete information for each resource is provided, including
a description, an evaluation, and price and ordering information. (2000;
Resource Guide)
Price: Free online at http://www.freenetwork.org
or http://www.seek.state.mn.us.
Bound resource guide $5. (FREE Network)
Grades
9-12; College Students
CAREERS IN FORESTRY
Video shows the opportunities open to forestry graduates, not only in
growing and harvesting trees, but also in managing people and organizations,
interpreting the envirnoment, and investigating important natural resource
issues. (1998; Video; 11 min.; Video Tape #927)
Price: $95 for VHS format, $500 for 1" copy master and site license
(Oregon State University)
Grades
3-8
SMOKEY BEAR FRIEND OF THE FOREST
Comic book discusses how forests grow, the wide variety of plants and
animals that live in forests, and the many products we get from forests.
Focus on prevention of forest fires. (Comic Book; 16 pages; Catalog
#394)
Price: $.70 (National Association
of Conservation Districts)
Grades
3-7
ONE GREEN TREE
Comic book demonstrates how trees grow, produce food, and reproduce,
as well as how trees enhance soil, water, and air. (Comic Book; 16 pages;
Catalog #375)
Price: $.70 (National Association
of Conservation Districts)
Grades
K-12; General Audience
HOW TO PLANT A TREE
Booklet gives step-by-step illustrated instructions for planting a tree.
Great for Arbor Day and other tree plantings. (Booklet; 8 pages; Catalog
#397)
Price: $.30 (National Association
of Conservation Districts)
Grades
k-2
SHOW YOU CARE WITH BUDDY BEAR: OUR TREASURED TREES
Booklet includes simple activities to teach children basic lessons about
conservation and the benefits of trees. (Booklet; 8 pages; Catalog #
324-TT)
Price: $.16 (National Association
of Conservation Districts)
High
School; Vocational/Agricultural School
WORK IN THE WOODS
Video provides information for those interested in a logging career.
(1997; Video; 5 min.)
Price: Free (Florida Forestry
Association)
Grades
9-12; Civic Groups
MATERIALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT: WOOD AS A GLOBAL RESOURCE
Educational kit provides information to help students and adults understand
the environmental impact of materials consumption and the role wood
products play in minimizing those impacts. Includes video, Leader's
Guide, publications, and survey. (1995; Educational Kit; EP-6507-GO)
Price: $23.00 (Minnesota Extension
Service)
Grades
5-8
FORESTS FOREVER CD-ROM
Interactive CD-ROM provides fun, captivating presentation of facts and
information which will help create good impressions of the forest products
industry in middle school-aged children.
Price: $20 (Florida Forestry Association)
Grades
PreK-4
FORESTS FRIENDS CD-ROM
Interactive CD-ROM includes three games on the environment, products,
and balance which will help create good impressions of the forest products
industry in elementary school-aged children.
Price: $20 (Florida Forestry Association)
Teachers;
Industry
EVOLUTION OF FORESTRY EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES
Report is the culmination of surveys of forestry employers, recent graduates
of forestry, and forestry educators. Surveys explored changing demands
of the forestry profession, and ways that forestry schools have responded.
(1999; Report)
Price: $20 (Pinchot Institute
for Conservation)
Teachers
FOREST EDUCATION PROGRAM GUIDE
Reference guide to educational programs and activities offered by the
World Forestry Center in Portland, OR. (Pamphlet)
Price: Free (World Forestry Center)
Teachers;
Grades K-8
THE TROPICAL RAINFOREST KIT
Teaching kit includes Rainforest Rap and other videos, spices and tropical
product samples, roll playing games, lesson plans, current information
about deforestation and biodiversity, and map and country profiles.
(Teaching Kit)
Price: $25 (plus refundable $50 deposit) for four-week loan (World
Forestry Center)
Teachers;
Grades K-5
THE TREE TOWN KIT
Teaching kit focuses on Arbor Day and includes leaf samples from common
northwest trees, wildlife posters, easy-to-use tree identification guides,
wood samples, hand lenses, story books and tapes, dozens of lesson plans,
and the "It's Arbor Day Charlie Brown" video. (Teaching Kit)
Price: $25 (plus refundable $50 deposit) for four-week loan (World
Forestry Center)
Teachers;
Grades 3-8; High School Ecology/Environmental Science Classes
THE FORESTRY KIT
Teaching kit includes an increment bore and clinometer; videos about
careers, wildfire, forest health, and ancient forests; information on
forest ecology, wildlife, logging, tree farms, and ecosystem management;
lesson plans; colorful posters; and samples of native woods. (Teaching
Kit)
Price: $25 (plus refundable $50 deposit) for four-week loan (World
Forestry Center)
General
Audience, Teachers, Grades K-12
FACTS NOT FEAR: A PARENT'S GUIDE TO TEACHING CHILDREN ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT
Book teaches parents how to give their children a balanced view of environmental
issues. Includes answers to commonly asked questions and suggestions
for activities. (1996; Book; 300 pages; ISBN 0-89526-488-X)
Price: $14.95 (Regnery Publishing,
Inc.)
General
Audience; Teachers; Students
FOREST FACTS
List of eleven facts about America's forest resources from Society of
American Foresters website. References to many other "forestry fun for
kids" educational materials. (1995; Fact Sheet)
Price: Free (download from Society
of American Foresters web site: www.safnet.org)
Teachers;
Career Counselors; High School, Grades 6-8
THE FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY: OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED
Career opportunities in the industry. (1997; Booklet; 18 pages)
Price: Free (Northeastern Loggers
Association)
General
Audience; Landowners; Teachers
FORESTRY ASSISTANCE IN MICHIGAN
Guide to technical, educational and financial assistance for Michigan's
private forestland owners. (1999; Pamphlet)
Price: Free (Michigan Forest
Resource Alliance)
Grades
3-4
IN, AROUND, AND ABOUT OUR FORESTS: A CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY BOOK
Information, craft projects, puzzles, and coloring book. (1999; Activity
Book; 16 pages)
Price: Free (Illinois Wood Products
Association)
Teachers;
Grades K-8
LET'S TALK ABOUT CLEARCUTTING
The book shines an objective light on a controversial subject in a way
that children can understand, and it provides the kind of information
that will be interesting and useful to children and adults alike. (1998;
Paperback Book; 31 pages; ISBN 0-9661896-1-2)
Price: $7.50 each, 100 or more $5.00 each (Pennsylvania
Forestry Association)
General
Audience; Landowners; Teachers; High School
KENTUCKY'S USEFUL FORESTS
This booklet contains information on the process from tree to lumber,
how to sell your timber, forest fire information and 33 activities to
illustrate these areas. (1990; Booklet; 23 pages; University of Kentucky)
Price: Free (Kentucky Division
of Forestry)
Grades
K-8
TAKE A PEAK INTO ALASKA'S FORESTS
Illustrated brochure for kids that describes Alaska's forests, logging,
products made from wood, and gives facts on Alaska's forests. (1996;
Pamphlet; 6 pages)
Price: Free (Alaska Forest Association)
Grades
6-12
FOREST FACT CARDS - ALASKA
Fact Card topics: Alaska's Boreal Forests, wildlife and stream protection,
proper silviculture, the largest national forest. Trees, a renewable
resource, Alaska's forest products industry, the second largest national
forest. We are the Alaska Forest Association. (Pamphlet)
Price: Free (Alaska Forest Association)
Teachers
BRENTON S. HALSEY, JR. MEMORIAL OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AND DEMONSTRATION
FOREST LEARNING GUIDE
Learning Guide to be used in conjunction with outdoor classroom and
demonstration forest located in Old Town, Maine. (1999; Handbook; 83
pages)
Price: Free (Fort James Corporation)
Teachers;
Grades
K-8 FOREST INDUSTRIES ACTIVITY BOOK
Activity-coloring book for school kids. (1994; Handbook; 24 pages)
Price: 75¢ each; 65¢ each for orders over 100 copies (Kentucky
Forest Industries Association)
Teachers;
Grades K-12
KENTUCKY FORESTS FOREVER
Interactive learning tool for all ages. (2000; CD-ROM)
Price: $20.00 each; will be available Spring 2000 (Kentucky
Forest Industries Association)
Teachers
GOODS FROM THE WOODS BOX
Collection of 14 little-known forest products with information about
how the various products are made from trees. (Cardboard box containing
forest products)
Price: $20.00 plus shipping (North
Carolina Forestry Association-Leslie McCormick)
Grades
6-8
NORTH CAROLINA FORESTS FOREVER CD-ROM
This CD-ROM, which introduces middle school students to North Carolina's
forests, includes information on forest products, forest regeneration,
wildlife and recreational opportunities. (CD-ROM)
Price: $20.00 (North Carolina
Forestry Association-Jennifer Wiley)
Teachers
FOREST SUCCESSION
This full-color poster describes the stages a forest goes through during
regrowth and includes information on the wildlife that live in each
stage of succession. (Poster; 19" x 25")
Price: $1.00 plus shipping (North
Carolina Forestry Association-Jennifer Wiley)
Teachers
GOODS FROM THE WOODS
This full-color poster illustrates many of the everyday products that
come from trees and includes information on how these produces are made.
(Poster; 19" x 25")
Price: $1.00 plus shipping (North
Carolina Forestry Association-Jennifer Wiley)
Teachers
MULTIPLE-USE FOREST MANAGEMENT
This full-color poster describes the many benefits forests provide -
clean air and water, wildlife habitat, beautiful scenery, places for
recreation, thousands of jobs and the raw material to make products
we all use. (Poster; 19" x 25")
Price: $1.00 plus shipping (North
Carolina Forestry Association-Jennifer Wiley)
Teachers
TREE IDENTIFICATION: LEAVES
This four-color poster illustrates the various parts of a leaf and provides
an explanation of how the characteristics of leaves can be used to identify
trees. (Poster; 19" x 25")
Price: $1.00 plus shipping (North
Carolina Forestry Association-Jennifer Wiley)
Grades
K-5
OUR FRIEND THE FOREST
This coloring book will help elementary school students learn about
our forests and the many things they give us…year after year. An excellent
tool when speaking to local elementary school classes about the forest,
the renewable resource, or to supply teachers in your local schools.
(Coloring Book; COLORING/BOOKS)
Price: 75¢ each for members; $1.00 each for non-members (National
Hardwood Lumber Association)
Grades
K-12
GROWTH RINGS POWER BOX
The Growth Rings Power Box provides essential materials for members
to craft their own classroom presentations about forestry and the forest
industry. The box contains information for grades K-4, 5-8, and 9-12,
including three video presentations (House, The Dynamic Forest, and
Forest Wars), The Virtual Forest CD-ROM and many other publications
and extras. (Limited Availability; POWER/BOX)
Price: $75.00 each for members; $110.00 each for non-members
(National Hardwood Lumber Association)
Government;
Media; Service Clubs; High School
FOREST WARS
This independently produced film by filmmaker Roger Brown is hosted
by actor Lee Horsley and examines in an objective, entertaining and
educational format, the scientific intricacies and sociological struggles
of effectively managing public and private forests in the U.S. It probes
the often overlooked social and economic effects that forest management
has on American communities. It features interviews with government
officials, forestry experts, loggers and environmental groups. Accompanying
study guides available upon request. (VHS; 72:00; FOREST/WARS)
Price: $39.95 each (National
Hardwood Lumber Association)
Teachers;
Students
CONSERVATION, UTILIZATION, REFORESTATION, EDUCATION "C.U.R.E." SPEAKERS
GUIDE
Will help train you to effectively communicate the industry's message
so that your audience will feel good about using wood. (Full package:
Three-ring binder holds "Industry in the Forest," 4 minute video in
VHS format; Speakers guide includes basic "How To's" when acting as
a spokesperson, how to handle and answer the most commonly asked questions,
& sample draft presentation (hard copy & disc) that will walk you through
the entire presentation; Follow-up materials to leave after your presentation
include, "Wood-The Environmentally Friendly Choice" flyer, Fact Sheets,
Classroom activities, Resource Guide and poster.)
Price: Initial copy to IHPA member companies at no charge. Additional
copies each: $25 (members); $100 (non-members) (International
Wood Products Association)
Teachers;
Students
FORESTRY FACT SHEETS
These colorful flyers contain "Facts" on three different topics, "Wood
is the Environmentally Friendly Choice," "Industry in the Forest," and
"Improved Policies - Better Forest Management" (1995; Flyers)
Price: IHPA member companies may receive up to 25 at no charge.
Additional copies each: 20¢ (members); 25¢ (non-members) (International
Wood Products Association)
Teachers;
Students
CONSERVATION - UTILIZATION - REFORESTATION - EDUCATION
Artist's rendering in forest color schemes displayed in a poster with
industry's message. (1995; 10" x 18-1/2" Poster)
Price: Members may receive up to 5 copies at no charge. Additional
copies each: $1.50 (members); $4.00 (non-members) (International
Wood Products Association)
Teachers;
Students
CONSERVATION, UTILIZATION, REFORESTATION, EDUCATION KIT
(1995; 9-1/2" X 11" Presentation Folder)
Price: Initial copy to IHPA member companies at no charge. Additional
copies each: $5.00 (members); $10.00 (non-members) (International
Wood Products Association)
Teachers;
Students
INDUSTRY IN THE FOREST
This program takes a look at industry's role in protecting forests for
the future. (1995; Four-minute Video; available in English, Spanish,
or Portuguese)
Price: Additional copies each: $1.50 (members); $4.00 (non-members)
(International Wood Products Association)
Teachers;
Grades
K-5 EDUCATIONAL IN NATURE®
Developed for grades 4-5, Educational in Nature is a series of environmental
education curriculum supplements designed to foster understanding and
environmental awareness in the classroom. The web site is sponsored
by Georgia-Pacific Corporation. (1999; Website)
Price: Free (Georgia-Pacific Corporation)
Teachers
EDUCATOR'S GUIDE TO TEXAS FORESTS
Each fact sheet is correlated to Project Learning Tree. Topics covered
include forest management, forest history, forest products, wildlife,
etc. (Teacher Guide; 14 pages)
Price: Free (Texas Forestry Association)
Teachers
TREE FARM POSTERS
Three different posters: The Forest Cycle, Leaves of Texas, Tree Planting
Regions of Texas
Price: Free (Texas Forestry Association)
Grades
K-5
MY LITTLE CORNER OF THE WORLD
Award-winning children's story that answers questions a little boy has
concerning timber harvesting. (1995; Book; 31 pages)
Price: Free-donations accepted (Texas
Forestry Association)
Grades
3-8
TEXAS FORESTS FOREVER
The CD-ROM has four main subject areas: Products, Recreation, Balance,
and the Environment. Each section provides a unique look at the multiple
uses of East Texas forests. There is even a virtual forest where students
may try to find various species of wildlife to learn about.
Price: $15.00 + $5.00 postage & handling (Texas
Forestry Association)
