Lesson B4 - Forests, humans and climate change

MAIN SUBJECTS

Natural sciences / Geography

DURATION

Preparation:10min

Activity: 1h (preparatory activity) + 1⁄2 day of field trip + 1h of debriefing

AGE GROUP

9-15 years

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On a field trip to the forest, students learn:

To get to know their local environment and its resources, using a sensorial approach.
To collect samples in a scientific way.
To define what is a tree and a forest based on certain criteria.
The needs of a tree.
That forests are home to a large biodiversity.
The impact of climate change on forests and how forests can limit climate change.