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Secondary Modules

The Focus on Forests module helps students understand the complexity of environmental issues by using forest-related examples. This module teaches students to examine issues objectively and present clear arguments. By applying these skills, students can become with decision making processes and play a role in forest management.

Hands-on experiences are used to show the interrelationships between waste generation, natural resource use, and waste disposal in the Municipal Solid Waste module. Eight activities guide students through waste management strategies while providing information to make well informed decisions concerning waste management issues.

Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making are skills that help students explore different aspects of environmental and human health risks that affect their everyday lives with the Focus on Risk module. In addition to the activities, there are three Special Topics that encourage students to apply their new knowledge to actual risk ssues.

The Forest Ecology module examines ecological systems, interdependencies, and development of forests. Students will develop critical thinking skills while making decisions about forestry issues. This module contains a special section on Fire Ecology.

All communities – urban, suburban, small town, rural – are experiencing growth and change, which has an impact on each community's environment and its inhabitants sense of place. PLT's newest module, The Places We Live, provides educators with a useful tool for place-based education to help create a bond
between young citizens and their communities.

Project Learning Tree also is in the process of developing additional modules on air quality, forests of the world, and biodiversity. Check back here for updates!

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