WOOD - A REMARKABLE FIBER - A TEACHER SHORT-COURSE

The Forest Products Department at the University of Idaho recently dev eloped a unique, hands-on, two-credit course entitled ''Wood - A Remar kable Fiber'' to familiarize primary and secondary teachers with the h arvesting, properties, uses, and manufacture of wood and wood products . Science and technology as well as the human perspective (society) we re carefully integrated to provide a balanced view of the forest produ cts industry and societal needs. Course materials provided to the teac hers included lecture notes, ideas for small group activities, experim ents, and a ''wood bag.'' Tile course has been taught six times over t he last 3 years and has been well received by teachers in Idaho, Monta na, and Washington. Funding has been provided by the Idaho Forest Prod ucts Commission, the University of Idaho, and the forest products indu stry.