Teacher Guide

The Overstory Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

  1. 1

    Students will learn about various species of trees, and the role that trees play in our environment.

  2. 2

    Students will discuss the relationship that humans have with nature, and how we affect our environment in profound ways.

  3. 3

    Students will learn about environmental activism, from academics to eco-terrorists.

  4. 4

    Students will explore the events and situations that give meaning to human lives.

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