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CTE Introduction to Urban and Community Forestry Framework

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8/2025

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December 24, 2025

  • Type: Career & Technical Education
  • Standards: 21st Century Skills, AFNR Cluster Skills, Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (AFNR), Career Ready Practices, Common Core: Math, NGSS
  • Grades/Bands: 9th-12ths, 9th-12th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Introduction to Urban and Community Forestry is a year-long high school course that integrates science, mathematics, and industry practices to explore the role of trees in urban and community environments. Students investigate tree anatomy, soil and water systems, urban planning, and forest health while applying Algebra 1 concepts to real-world forestry challenges such as irrigation design, canopy analysis, and carbon storage. The course emphasizes hands-on fieldwork, data analysis, and engineering design, aligned with NGSS three-dimensional learning and workforce skills in forestry, GIS, and sustainability. Students build models, conduct labs, and communicate findings through technical reports and presentations. This course is eligible for 1.0 credit in Lab Science, Algebra I, or Integrated Math I

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