Focus on Forests is a FREE online teaching tool that provides hands-on activities and support materials to assist teachers of all grade levels. The lesson plans are well organized and designed to be easily adapted to any teaching environment or grade level. The program began as a successful 1980's initiative by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR) and the Canadian Forest Service of Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN). The Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) was an original program partner and the organization assumed responsibility for the delivery and development of Focus on Forests in the mid 1990's.
In 2007 the program was put online. With the expansion to an online product, lesson plans are now available free of charge and without the previous workshop requirement. The goal of the new website is to provide easy access to lesson plans and to grow a network of subscribers to support continuous expansion of themes and topics for new activities. The objective of Focus on Forests is to provide students with the opportunity to observe and understand trees and forests in the world around them.
Focus on Forests is proud to be the educational partner of the MAJESTA Trees of Knowledge competition. This exciting opportunity will reward one Canadian school with a customized Outdoor Classroom valued at $20,000! Take learning outside. Visit www.majestatreesofknowledge.ca for more information.
