12th Annual SEEA Conference & Research Symposium

Project Learning Tree is an organization that prioritizes environmental education for youth by providing teaching resources for educators to use. These resources provide a way for educators to take learning outside along with exposing their students to environmental processes and show how humanity is part of the environment, while using trees and forests as their primary lens. These resources can be used at multiple grade levels, and some are more specific to certain grade levels. Green Jobs guide is one such resource, that provides excellent, in-depth activities that educators can use with older students and students that are about to enter the workforce. The activities in this guide offer insights into what those who work in the forestry sector does, as well provide scenarios that model real-world decision-making situations regarding forested areas. Equity and inclusion are also something that PLT strives for. To showcase that, they have two other resources that may be helpful for some educators: Journeys - Black Faces and Green Spaces and Explora Tu Ambiente - K-8 Activity Guide. The former offers experiences of African American professionals within the forestry and natural resources job sector, providing their journey to their current careers. The latter is a version of the Explore Your Environment - K-8 guide that has been revised for educators who teach students that use Spanish as their first language. These three guides provide insights into careers and ways to interact with individuals in a manner that may let them be seen and heard.