Exploring the forest teaching resource

Published:

2002

Students can visit one of the amazing forests in the Bay of Plenty region and learn more about the forest environment, native plants and animals.


Summary

This environmental resource is designed to give you ideas for planning exciting and experiential learning activities outside the classroom in a forest environment. It is one of many specially designed environmental education resources that focus on areas managed by the Department of Conservation. These 'super sites' are ideal for learning about forests, endangered species, lakes and geothermal environments.

This kit provides site location maps, pre- and post-visit activities for your outdoor education experience and includes safety considerations and background reading for teachers. Curriculum links are provided and a series of teacher's study sheets covering a range of topics.

'Exploring the Forest' is designed for use in any forest park or scenic reserve, but you can also use it alongside the Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve Kit and the Whirinaki Forest Park Kit.

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Publication information

The 'Exploring the Forest' environmental education resource was written by Kerry Gosling for the Department of Conservation.

Contact

East Coast Bay of Plenty Conservancy Office
Phone: +64 7 349 7400
Email: bayofplenty@doc.govt.nz
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Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai