Stuff

Think the stuff you own came from a store? Think again! It all starts with raw material from nature — even the chair you’re sitting in.

Population Management

Two white cows graze in front of mountains
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Students learn the science of how managing cattle herd size and grazing rights benefit the cattle and wildlife populations in Kenya.

 

The Value of Ecotourism

White people using binoculars to look out over grassland from a Jeep
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Students explore the trade-offs between ranchers keeping land for cattle and ecotourism versus selling land to a large agribusiness. They consider which economic choices help ranchers make the most money from their land in both the short and long term.

Seeing the Wood for the Trees: Introduction to Sustainable Forestry

Snow-frosted pine forest in winter
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Students use an interactive with Google Earth to identify forests that have been logged selectively with those that have not. For an outdoor activity, students create a comprehensive list of all the tree species in their study area.

Bee Detective - Discover the Culprit Behind Declining Bee Populations

A bee hovers above purple flowers
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Learn about the features of a honeybee colony and potential causes of colony collapse disorder (CCD).