* a canopy hydrology field experiment,
                                             * a tardigrade microscope lab and international database where students can submit their samples,
                                             * two interactive, cooperative learning activities on canopy structure and ecology,
                                             * two activities that engage the students in creative expression and presentation.

This curriculum is packed with information on the ecology of temperate rain forest canopies of the Pacific Northwest.  It also includes basic dichotymous keys to native conifer and deciduous trees.  It is intended to supplement currently available curriculum on the temperate rain forest ecosystem (see Other Resources) with adaptable and informative environmental education activities.  This curriculum also includes great graphics of canopy organisms!

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If you cannot download the entire curriculum at once, it is broken down into smaller files (see links below).  Also, this curriculum is over 120 pages.  To save paper, please double side your print-out.  Enjoy!!!