The Forests 11 and 12 Curriculum

A balanced program in Forests 11 and 12 should provide students with ongoing opportunities to:

value forests as an integral component of the local, provincial, national, and global environment
apply scientific and critical-thinking skills, attitudes, and processes to the exploration of forests (working independently and in groups)
use relevant tools and equipment, and analyse the impact of technology on the use and management of forests and forest resources
identify bias related to forest resource management, and understand how values and perspectives affect forest management decision making
describe the relationship between forests and quality of life
- historically, contemporarily, and in the future
- economically, socially, culturally, politically, ecologically
- on a personal, local, provincial, national, and global level
examine the interrelationships of local, provincial, national, and global forest management decisions
identify issues of safety and health as they relate to forest use, and demonstrate commitment to their own and others' safety when engaging in forest activities
examine their role as lifelong users of forests (e.g., for recreation, aesthetic or artistic purposes)
develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for careers in forest resources (direct and indirect employment, education, training)

These essential, interrelated processes, skills, and topics have been incorporated in the prescribed learning outcomes, suggested instructional strategies, and suggested assessment strategies in this IRP.

Forests 11

Forests 11 is an introductory course that describes the relationships between society and forest ecosystems, as well as identifying essential elements required for forest management and the creation of forest products. Forests 11 encourages the study of forests in a local context and the application of the understanding thus acquired to a provincial context.

The prescribed learning outcomes for Forests 11 are grouped under nine curriculum organizers:

Forests and Society
Forest Ecology
Plants
Trees
Animals
Measurement
Forest Resources
Land-Use Planning
Forest Management

Forests 12

Forests 12 is an in-depth study of forests that builds on and applies the concepts and ideas introduced in Forests 11. An increased emphasis is placed on the actual planning, production, and harvesting of forest products. Forests 12 reflects local and provincial contexts while encouraging a global perspective.

The prescribed learning outcomes for Forests 12 are grouped under ten curriculum organizers:

Management Perspectives
Forest Ecology
Soils
Resource Inventory
Harvest Planning
Harvesting Operations and Site Preparation
Reforestation
Stand-Tending
Insects and Diseases
Fire Management

Revised: January 27, 1999

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