Educational Tools
Fuels for Schools: The
Use of Wood Residue to Heat our School - A Fire and Biomass Curriculum (PDF 4.89 MB)
(Grade: middle school)
Engages students in understanding the benefits of a
biomass boiler installation at their school. Combines
lessons about biomass utilization for energy, wildfire safety, forest health,
the wood products industry, and energy and economic issues in the community. This curriculum was originally written for Darby Schools,
Montana but
can be adapted for your school. Co-developed by Bitterroot
National Forest and
Bitter Root RC&D.
Comic
Book: The Hidden Treasure: Forests and Woody Biomass (Grades: late elementary to middle school)
Explores
the benefits gained from maintaining healthy forests, including wood products
such as biomass for energy, biofuels, biochemicals, paper and furniture. Developed
by the National Association of Conservation Districts.
Natural
Inquirer—Middle School Science Education Journal
Topics:
Bioenergy,
Climate Change and others
National Energy Education Development
(NEED) Project
(K-12 Energy Curriculum)
Energy and Society
Learning Kit (PreK-8)
Project Learning Tree
Project Learning Tree (PreK-12
Environmental Education)
