Stewardship Lessons

Introduction

In addition to helping students develop a sense of connection and a stewardship ethic for trees, teachers can also connect lessons in science, math, and environmental literacy to stewardship tasks. These hands-on lessons can help turn abstract concepts into real and engaging activities for students. We have gathered lessons and activities here that were developed by established organizations and practitioners in the field of outdoor education. Lessons are organized by grade band and, within that, by stewardship task. For example, teachers undertaking regular watering with their class can look for related lessons under their Grade Level, and in sub category Watering.

For additional practical how-to information and tips on engaging students in the tasks of caring for trees, see the resources in Stewardship Tasks with Students.

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Schoolyard Forest System℠

The Schoolyard Forest System℠ Resource Library is a set of practical tools for schools and districts working to increase tree canopy on public school grounds to shade and protect PreK-12 students from extreme heat and rising temperatures due to climate change. Funding for the first phase of this initiative was provided by a grant administered by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Urban and Community Forestry Program, and private philanthropy.