Lesson Plans Conservation - History, Science (Living History) SEMESTER: Anytime. RELATED BOOKS: Earth's Vanishing Forest by Roy A. Gallant (age 9-12) DAY ONE: Online Conservation Component (Introduction, Former President Jimmy Carter, 1st Research Farm) Plant Researcher profile in the Careers section. DAY TWO: Assign one of the following in the beginning of the Unit. The final Class will be for the students to read their essay's out loud and discuss them. Investigate your local conservation issues with the Forest Ranger or other resources. Write an essay about "Life without Trees" ACTIVITY - Forest Ranger visit DAY THREE: Read and discuss the essays