Environmental Education
If it is too difficult to get a class to us, we will bring the class to you! For each program, a Forest Preserve District educator visits your room to help add a new twist to your existing curriculum unit with hands-on activities and visuals. Each program is directly correlated to the Illinois Learning Goals and Standards. Outlines are available for all programs. Each program requires that students review vocabulary and background information before we visit your classroom. We will provide these to you when you make your program request.
Illinois Forests
Although Illinois is known as the Prairie State, forests were and are an important part of Illinois vegetation. Learn what types of forests are in Illinois, what lives in each, and why forests are important. Specimens and hands-on activities will be used to explore each forest type.
Grades 6-12
One Class Period (45 minutes - 1 hour)
Illinois Prairies
Even though we have lost most original prairies, many restored prairies and different plant species can be found. In this program, we will focus on three prairies found in Illinois, discuss the flora and fauna of each and why they are important.
Grades 6-12
One Class Period (45 minutes - 1 hour)
Illinois Wetlands
In this program, we will explore the three types of wetlands found in Illinois. Through hands-on activities and multi-sensory experiences, we will explore the flora and fauna of each wetland and the importance of the wetlands.
Grades 6-12
One Class Period (45 minutes - 1 hour)
Illinois Invaders
Illinois is under attack by air, water and land by exotic species! Learn what these exotic species are and why they are threatening Illinois habitats. Speciments and hands-on activities will be used to help students understand this environmental issue. Optional: Follow up the classroom visit with a trip to a forest preserve site to gain hands-on eperience managing exotic species.
Grades 6-12
One Class Period (45 minutes - 1 hour)
Mammal Morphology
In this interactive program, we will explore the body structures of Illinois mammals, the relationship between form and function, and how adaptations aid survival. Teachers will be able to choose from a list of topics to format their own program.
Grades 6-12
One Class Period (45 minutes - 1 hour)
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