Spring 2018

W V L O G G E R S C O U N C I L N E W S www.wvfa.org Spring 2018 |  West Virginia Forestry Association Mountain State Forestry 21 Project Learning Tree Treemendous Science LESSON PLANS AROUND TREES are a great way to teach science to younger learners, as well as strengthen their critical thinking, active listening, and personal observation, among other essential skills. Learn more about PLT’s new Treemendous Science! unit. Read more: shop.plt. org/treemendous-science-grades-k-2/  ƒ ƒ Lessons constructed around—rather than simply correlated to— targeted performance expectations of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). They build on one another to foster students’ understanding and skills for meeting the specific standards. ƒ ƒ Alignment with Common Core State Standards for both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Correlations are showcased for educators using innovative and interactive hyperlinks. ƒ ƒ Organization and navigation that centers upon the BSCS 5E Instructional Model—engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate. WVFA Offers First Aid/ BBP/CPR Workshops The following was approved by the WVFA Safety Committee: Friday, 03/30/2018 Rupert Community Center Rupert, WV Thursday, 04/12/2018 WVU-P Staunton Annex Bldg. Parkersburg, WV 