Forest Field Trip Toolkit
Getting outside and experiencing forests is a valuable way for students to learn about the forest ecosystems and to develop a stewardship mindset for this resource and our environment. The Forest Field trip Toolkit includes all the tools and instructions you need to lead your students through a discovery of your community forest areas. Explore wildlife, forestry, plant identification, soil science and environmental stewardship through the activities and worksheets in the Guide.
To receive a toolkit, sign up for your regional no-cost Forest and Wildlife Professional Development program, where you will learn about forest and wildlife management in your area and go through how to use the tools in your kit. If you are unable to attend a PD session, we’ve got you covered! The Guide includes instructions that do not require specialized equipment, so any class can use these activities.
This guide is split into 5 sections, each exploring an aspect of forests, forestry and wildlife in Alberta. The activities connect directly to the Alberta Program of Studies, with learning outcomes listed on the Curriculum Connections page. The tools required for each activity are conveniently in your backpack toolkit, and we have provided you instructions on how to use them.
Where possible, instructions for adapting the activities without the toolkit have been provided. This will allow for all of your students to stay engaged during the activities, and will allow you to share this resource with your colleagues.
Forest Field Trip Toolkit | Teacher's Guide
Activity 1 | Forest Report
Activity 2 | Plant Identification
Activity 3 | Tree Measurements
Activity 4 | Wildlife Habitat Assessment
Activity 5 | Soil Sampling
