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Nature's Treasure Chest Lesson PlanNature's Treasure Chest Lesson Plan
Publisher
Forest Foundation
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5th - 7th
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Science
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1 hr
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Nature's Treasure Chest

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This Nature's Treasure Chest lesson plan also includes:
  • Nature’s Treasure Chest
  • Making Recycled Paper
  • Complete Packet: Forests - Today, Tomorrow & Forever
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Renewable, recyclable, and biodegradable. As part of their study of the forest ecosystem, class members read "Nature's Treasure Chest" about the many products made from trees and then craft their own recycled paper.

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science

Classroom Considerations

  • The third in a series of nine lessons about trees and the forest ecosystem
  • The lessons are designed to be used in order
  • All required materials are contained in the attached teachers reference packet

Pros

  • Activities include making recycled paper from old newspapers
  • The attached teacher resource packet includes all templates, worksheets, and detailed plans

Cons

  • None

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