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Nordson Forest Park

Provided by: Nordson Green Earth

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Synopsis

The webpage about from Nordson Green Earth focuses on the benefits of tree equity in terms of health, climate, and social aspects in Chicagoland communities.
Students are exposed to the different ways a lack of green spaces can affect them on a personal level through videos, podcasts, news articles, and important background information defined through the different links on the webpage.

Subjects: Biology, Civics

Authors: Nordson Green Earth

Region: Asia, United States, Illinois, Lake Region

Languages: English

Positives

The YouTube video embedded in the website gives students a look into how an old sugar plantation was converted into a tree nursery and nature trails.
Vivid pictures of Nordson Forest Park are available to help students visualize the importance of such green space conversions.
There are many resources available from the main webpage that dives further into trees impact on climate justice and biodiversity.

Prerequisites

Teachers should be aware that after the YouTube video plays from the main website, there are advertisements for other videos that come up that may not be deemed appropriate.
Students will need access to the internet and their own devices if navigating the website on their own.
There is a podcast link under the Community Engagement link that requires signing into an Amazon Audible account. The podcast discusses tree equity and community positives related to tree canopy.

Differentiation & Implementation

Teachers can consider printing off the 11 photographs of Nordson Forest Park to do a gallery walk around the classroom. Students can hypothesize why these pictures are important and relevant to protecting our environment and decreasing global warming.
Students can further research Nordson Forest Park and how it has impacted the health, climate, and social well-being of the community surrounding the park.
Students can investigate to see if any other abandoned areas have been converted into green spaces. If students are unable to find any other examples similar to that of Nordson Forest Park, possibly have them see if there are any other abandoned areas that may be repurposed into green spaces. Students can write letters to local officials persuading them to redevelop those areas into green spaces only.
There are many news articles under the resource tab. It may be beneficial to use these articles in a jigsaw activity and have students read different articles. Students can then come together to see if they can find any common themes in the news articles.

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