Introduction
Do you have a favorite tree that you like to look at, sit under, or play on? If you do, is the tree in a park, your neighborhood, or on your land? Do you know how long the tree has been in the location where it lives? Do you know who planted it or why it was planted, or do you know if it’s naturally occurring? All of these questions and so much more can be discovered by looking at history!
Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...
- Identify historical events that have influenced forestry in Alabama and the United States.
Essential Questions
- What past events influenced the forestry industry of today?
- How does the forestry industry influence the lives of citizens in Alabama and the world?
- What early developments influenced the forestry industry of today?
Enduring Understandings
- Each job, career, and profession has a set of preparation requirements, career exploration experiences, and different opportunities for personal and professional growth and satisfaction.
- Proper forest management is vital in creating a balance that not only protects forests and related habitats, but also allows for the use of renewable natural resources.
The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Career Tech: Forestry standard: 2.