"Let's Root for the Trees!" This Arbor Day With New, Free Middle School Curriculum Program from Arborjet

WOBURN, Mass., April 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, Arborjet invites middle school teachers and students across America to celebrate National Arbor Day on April 25^th with its new, free "Let's Root for the Trees!" Middle School Curriculum Program.

During the engaging and easy-to-implement 45-minute lesson (available for immediate download at www.letsrootforthetrees.com), students will learn about tree health, how to identify trees, and about treatments developed by scientists and researchers to keep America's trees safe from invasive and destructive tree pests like the Emerald Ash Borer.

The "Let's Root for the Trees!" Curriculum for Grades 6-8 adheres to Common Core State Standards and includes:

• A 45-minute lesson plan for teachers
• A non-fiction reading passage – "Tiny Pest Causes a Big Problem"
• Class work and written response worksheets
• An interactive homework assignment
• Teacher answer key, writing samples and grading rubric

The learning continues outside of the classroom as well with Arborjet's "Let's Root for the Trees!" Arbor Day Photo and Essay Contest. Students are encouraged to submit a brief essay about a tree that is special to them – a tree they've planted or played in, or one they admire – along with a photo of that special tree by May 16, 2014 for a chance to win an iPad, and one for their class too! Please find contest rules and entry submission information at www.letsrootforthetrees.com/contestentry.  

Arborjet's "Let Root for the Trees!" Curriculum Program is the latest in a number of initiatives the company has undertaken in its quest to help successfully preserve and protect the country's urban and natural forests; one that industry leaders wholeheartedly support as well.

"TCIA is committed to the tree care industry and to the future of arboriculture," said Tchukki Andersen, TCIA (Tree Care Industry Association) Staff Arborist. "Educating students is a great way to ensure that both future tree workers and tree owners understand the importance of proper tree care. TCIA commends Arborjet for taking the initiative to build a middle school curriculum to celebrate Arbor Day!"

Note:  While the "Let's Root for the Trees!" Curriculum was developed to support Arbor Day instruction, the materials are appropriate to use any time of year to support learning about conservation, environment, or biology.

About Arborjet
Founded in 1999, Arborjet's mission is to provide the most effective and environmentally responsible formulations and equipment to promote overall plant health care and to preserve our natural and urban forests. The company is committed to researching and developing remedies for the world's most invasive pest insects and diseases to support arborists and enable them to safely treat near waterways and highly populated areas. Arborjet's products are for both residential and commercial application and are distributed throughout the United States. Arborjet is headquartered in Woburn, MA. To learn more about plant health products provided by Arborjet, visit www.arborjet.com.

Contact:
Erin Vadala, Warner Communications, 978-468-3076, [email protected]

SOURCE Arborjet