Keep Oregon Green’s Kids Corner has wildfire prevention coloring sheets and games for youth. Students can learn about the types of human-caused wildfires that threaten forests and communities, and explore ways they can help prevent wildfires. Activities can be downloaded from the website for individuals or classrooms.
A Talk About Trees facilitator visits the classroom and uses forest artifacts, displays and hands-on activities to deliver an interactive presentation about forestry and Oregon’s forests. Follow-up papermaking programs, outdoor programs and forest career programs are available. Virtual programs are also an option. This is a good way to launch a unit on forests or prepare for a field trip.
The National Wildlife Federation’s Eco-Schools USA is a Pre K-12 program in partnership with Oregon Green Schools that provides a framework for effective “green” management of school grounds, facilities, curricula and student experience. One of 12 Eco- Schools sustainability pathways, Learning About Forests (LEAF), aims to increase knowledge about the key role forests play in sustaining life on our planet.
This 24-page, full-color publication is a complete Spanish translation of OFRI's Into the Forest workbook for fifth- and sixth-grade students. It offers a grade-appropriate overview of Oregon forests, including forest ecology, tree biology, forest management and forest careers.
From the forest springs a huge collection of industries that account for one out of 20 Oregon jobs. This 24-page publication looks at the wide range of employment opportunities available in Oregon's forest sector.
This illustrated collection of essays addresses topics related to Oregon’s forests, including wildlife, forestry and tree biology. The one-page essays were written by a team of natural resources specialists and then reviewed by teachers for content and readability and scientists for accuracy. Each essay includes reading comprehension questions.
This illustrated collection of essays addresses topics related to Oregon’s forests, including wildlife, forestry and tree biology. The one-page essays were written by a team of natural resources specialists and then reviewed by teachers for content and readability and scientists for accuracy. Each essay includes reading comprehension questions.
Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of carbon and climate.
Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of clearcutting.
Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of forests and drinking water.
Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of forest fire.
Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of Oregon forests.
Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of forest ownership.
Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of photosynthesis.
Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of forest-protection laws.
Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of reforestation.
Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of forest wildlife.
Descriptive, one-page information sheet on the topic of woody biomass