Forest on Blackboard - Chiang Mai (English version)
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Under Phase 3 of the “Forests on Blackboards” (FOB) project, the Chiang Mai Teachers' manual has been translated and reworked into a volume suitable for international schools in English. The work was undertaken in collaboration with Prem Tinsulanonda International School.
The manual has been updated and revised to more closely fit the needs of international schools, with additional material and new activities to inspire and inform mid-secondary school pupils.
It aims to raise awareness of environmental issues around Chiang Mai among school children and their teachers. The manual provides not only background knowledge but also skill sets, which enable children to work on projects that contribute towards solutions to some of the worst environmental problems that affect local communities in northern Thailand. Field trips around Doi Suthep are suggested, along with models to build and games to play.
The manual can be accessed via the FoB on-line learning platform Students can download the modules and take the quiz. If they pass all modules, they can download a certificate of achievement from Chiang Mai University. Teachers can keep track of their students' progress and adapt their lessons accordingly.
Download the manual from FOB-online
Chapter 1 - Geography of Chiang Mai Province
- Physical geography
- Geology
- Soil
- Water resources
- The greenhouse effect
Chapter 2 - Cultural interactions between humans and the environment
- History of Chiang Mai
- Local cultures with environmental conservation
- Forest plants and livelihoods
Chapter 3 - Biodiversity
- Genetic diversity
- Species diversity
- Ecosystem diversity
Chapter 4 - Interactions
- Non-living ecosystem components
- Living ecosystem components
- Representing energy flow through ecosystems
- Relationships among forest organisms
- The extraordinary lives of "strangling" fig trees epiphytes, competitors and keystone species
Chapter 5 - Environmental problems and solutions
- Garbage
- Droughts, floods, and wastewater
- Forest fire
- Air pollution
Chapter 6 - Conserving forests and wildlife
- Deforestation
- Hunting
Sponsored by KNCF (Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund)
