by K Rogers

Resource Type: Video
Source: TEDx Talks
Grades: Middle School and High School

A brief, solid introduction to urban forestry. What is an urban forest? What do trees in cities do for us? What are ecosystem services? Can we put a value on the work trees do for us? What threats do our urban trees face?

Phenomena:
Human impacts on environment
DCIs:
ESS3.C: Human impacts on earth’s systems
Notes:

A solid introduction to urban forestry that could be helpful at the beginning of any conversation about the topic.

Driving questions:
  • What ecosystem services do our trees provide?
  • What would our cities look like without trees?
Topics: ecosystem services
Features: