What Have Trees Done for You Lately?

by: Lauren Stull

• Objectives
  • Introduce the concept of trees as a renewable resource.
  • Explain tree growth using photosynthesis.
  • Introduce students to the wide variety of forest products.

• What is a renewable resource?
  • Define renewable resource and provide examples of renewable resources.
  • Determine why trees are a renewable resource.

• How do trees eat and grow?
  • Photosynthesis allows plants to make their food.
  • Explain the inputs and outputs in photosynthesis.
  • Why is photosynthesis important to humans?
    • food
    • oxygen
    • wood products
• What do trees provide for you?
  • Paper
    • History of paper
    • Paper-making process
    • Let's make paper of our own!
  • Other wood products
    • Discussion and activities to include:
      • Pencils, flooring, oriented-strand board, chewing gum, football helmets, blackboards, houses, and many more.........