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Forestry (sem)- STEELS - Parent/Community Course Guide

Adopted by Board of School Directors on February 2025
Grade Levels
: 10 | 11 | 12 |


Course Description
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Forests are a very important natural resource in Pennsylvania. The Forestry class is an introductory class to explore PA forest history, forestry-based careers, tree identification & measurement, forest ecology, and silvicultural topics. Students will complete outdoor exercises including tree identification, tree measurement, and forest analysis.  Student skills in the use of forest measurement tools and tree identification keys will be developed. This course counts towards the science credit requirements for graduation.


Core Curriculum Content Standards
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PA Academic

Science, Technology & Engineering, and Environmental Literacy & Sustainability (2023)
Life Science
Grades 9-12
  • Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem. (3.1.9-12.M)
  • Environmental Literacy & Sustainability
    Grades 9-12
  • Analyze and interpret how issues, trends, technologies, and policies impact agricultural, food, and environmental systems and resources. (3.4.9-12.A)
  • Evaluate and communicate the effect of integrated pest management practices on indoor and outdoor environments. (3.4.9-12.F)
  • Analyze and evaluate how best resource management practices and environmental laws achieve sustainability of natural resources. (3.4.9-12.G)
  • Design and evaluate solutions in which individuals and societies can promote stewardship in environmental quality and community well-being. (3.4.9-12.H)


  • Units
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    Unit #1 - Importance of Forestry and Careers
    Unit #2 - History of Forestry
    Unit #3 - Tree Parts and Growth
    Unit #4 - Tree Identification
    Unit #5 - Forest Mensuration
    Unit #6 - Silviculture
    Unit #7 - Forest Ecology
    Unit #8 - Forest Pests and Diseases


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