Student Activities

ACTIVITIES FOR THE CLASSROOM

Forests are meant to be explored. Come join us on an adventure… and discover what we mean when we say, “Forestry has a wild side!” Click on your course below to get started.

Curriculum supporting resources

Grade 6
Trees and Forests

Ready to learn about the forest ecosystem, forest uses, and evolving practices in forest management? Below are links to three activities where you will find the materials you need (related resources and handouts).

Activity 1: Our Forest

Activity 2: Historical and Modern Patterns of Use in the Forest (Timeline)

Activity 3: Forest Issues and Management (Interactive Map)

Grade 7
Interactions and Ecosystems

Are you ready to explore the forest? No need to pack your hiking shoes for this adventure! You are about to embark on a virtual tour of three forests in Alberta. Below are links to three activities where you will find the materials you need (related resources and handouts).

Activity 1: Young Forest

Activity 2: Growing Forest

Activity 3: Mature Forest

CALM
Exploring Career Diversity In The Forest Sector

Forestry is a career with many branches. Let’s see where they lead! Below are links to three activities where you will find the materials you need (related resources and handouts).

Activity 1: My Career - Skills, Interests, and Values

Activity 2: My Career - Assessing Career Posibilities

Activity 3: My Career - Action Plan

CTS Forestry
Forests and Society

Prepare to grow your knowledge about forest usage and management, while weighing the delicate balance between the needs of humans and long-term sustainability. Below are links to three activities where you will find the materials you need (related resources and handouts).

Activity 1: Forests and Society – Social, Economic, and Environmental Balance (Infographic)

Activity 2: Forests and Society - Sustainability at Work

Activity 3: Forests and Society - Forest Management Plans