New Jersey Pine Barrens
Pine Barrens are a unique part
of New Jersey’s landscape
Program Design
Tree Types
• Deciduous – broad,
flat leaves
• Conifer – leaves are
needles
Tree Types
• Deciduous
• Conifer
What is a Pine Barren?
•A
What
typedo
of you
forest
think of when you see
the words
Barren?
• Has
sandy Pine
soil that
lacks nutrients
• Needs fire to regenerate
• Has tough plants and animals that
can survive the harsh conditions
Where are Pine Barrens Found?
The pine barrens take up about 30% of the state.
Why are Pine Barrens Unique?
• Endangered Species
• Fire
Outside Activities
• Find an oak tree and find a pine tree and
compare.
• Demonstrate ability to distinguish
deciduous versus coniferous
• Fill out nature journal page by writing,
sketching, or using stickers
• Stop at fire scorched spot to discuss
importance of fire
Conclusion
• Review soil characteristics by feeling 3
different types of soil
• Review common animals and plants that
we saw in the field
• If time permits: discuss historical and
present uses of Pine Barrens.
Universal Instructional Design
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All wear name badges
Hearing Assistance Devices & Sound Field
Make powerpoint available in binder
Powerpoint design
Accommodations / Modifications
• People who are Blind or have Low Vision
– pine needle versus oak leaf impressions in
clay
– Verbally describe powerpoint images
– map showing location of Pine Barrens with
puff paint
– tactile sandy versus potting soil samples
– smell the tree core, bark , soil, and air
Accommodations / Modifications
• People who have cognitive disabilities
– stickers with pictures and names of common
plants and animals
– tactile sandy versus potting soil samples
– simplify and limit new concepts
– communication boards and/or flip cards with
pictures of common animals and plants
Accommodations / Modifications
• People who have age related limitations
– pine cone bird feeder – biocraft
– limit number of new facts
– relate to real life experiences
– reiteration of concepts