3-5 Teachers Guide

"The Fight for Conservation, 1864-1910"[Disc 1, Part I] or "2004 Trailer"[Disc 2] - about the initial idea of public lands in America and the development of the U.S. Forest Service

• "Making the Forest the Best It Can Be" (grade 5) - Students learn about forest management, and what makes for good management and what makes for bad management.

"Building the System, 1911-1940"[Disc 1, Part II] - the management of public lands by the US Forest Service

• Off to Camp We Go! (grades 3-5) - Students will explore the work and impact of the Civilian Conservation Corps.
• Revitalizing the Spirit (grades 4 & 5) - Students can begin to gain an understanding of the conservation movement in the 20th century.
• Sounds Around, a PLT* activity (grades 1-6) - Students gain an understanding of resource management's interaction with students.
• Tree Treasures, a PLT* activity (grades 2-6) - Students gain an understanding of natural resources and human impacts on the environment.
• Who Works in This Forest?, a PLT* activity (grades 3-6) - Students explore a variety of jobs related to forest resources.

"Building the System, 1911-1940"[Disc 1, Part II] and/or "Boom!"[Part III] or "Popeye in the Woods"[Disc 2], or "Fire"[Disc 3] - information about wildfires on public lands

• "Living with Fire" (Grades 4 and up) The U.S. Forest Service offers students the opportunity to learn more about fire management through an interactive game.

"The Greatest Good? 1971-2005"[Disc 1, Part IV] - evolving Forest Service management policies - policy changes due to new understandings of ecosystems

• We All Need Trees, a PLT* activity (grades 4-6) - Students examine the idea of sustainable use of resources.
• Renewable or Not?, a PLT* activity (grades 4-8) - Students take a closer look at resource management as a means to meeting the needs of human population growth.

"Conservation Leaders"[Disc 2] - short overview of the Forest Service and conservation

• Greenbelt in Your Schoolyard (grades 3-8, Science & Social Studies) The Greenbelt Alliance offers lessons that allow student to take a closer look at nature as it relates to urban life.

"2004 Trailer"[Disc 2] - overview of the film offering an extremely brief history of the Forest Service

• Forests Unit (grade 3, Science unit ideas) Unit lesson plan ideas regarding forest ecosystems.

"Woodsy Owl"[Disc 2] - public service announcements with Woodsy and a look at an anti-litter campaign - Great to show when introducing a pollution discussion with students.

• Pollution Solution - (grade 4) The Helix Water District offers this activity for students to think about water pollution. There is a coordinating Math worksheet.
• Critter Clues, (grades 3-6) The EPA offers this activity for students to learn how aquatic organisms can be indicators of water quality.
• In the Air, (grades-3-6) Developed by Missouri Botanical Garden's EarthWays Center through EPA funding. Students will learn about air pollution and ways to improve air quality.
• Water Pollution, (grades 3-6) The EPA offers this activity for students to learn some of the ways water is polluted and simulate the steps in the water-treatment process.
• The Rotten Truth, (grades 3-6) The EPA offers this activity for students to learn about the decomposition process.
• Pollution Search, a PLT* activity (grades 2-6 with Pre-K-2 variations) - students will identify forms of pollution and the relationship between humans and pollution.

"Smokey Bear"[Disc 3] - various historic information about Smokey Bear - Excellent for discussing wild fires and fire.

• Smokey and Friends Educator Guide - Wildfire prevention activities for grades K-5
• Living with Fire, a PLT* activity (grades 4-8) - Students will learn of several approaches to fire management.