Week One:
Explorelearning On-line science lab
        Forest Ecosystem:  Students explore four elements of forest life to see what impacts populations of organisms.  There is a 5 question assessment. 

October 20- November 3, 2011 Students will be conducting research to learn more about the pine beetle infestation here in the Black Hills.

SD Department of Agriculture Article

Colorado extension article
Brochure about Pine Beetle Life Cycle:

Download the English Version!

Forest Health Task Force Links

Colorado Forest Service page with links  

At bottom of this page there is the life cycle of beetle, and trees.
There are several links to articles about the pine beetle. 

Week of October 24-26:  Pine Beetle Issues
Wildfire dangers video to watch
    Wildfire potential with beetle trees

So Many Pine Beetles

Climate Summary article:

New Fuel Source Article:

Rocky Mountain Park video

Pine beetle threats in the Black Hills

    Article # 2 threats in the BH