Traveling Trunks
	The Texas Forestry Museum offers three traveling exhibits to be used independently, with subject matter curriculum or as pre- or post- activities related to a visit to the Museum. The level of information in each trunk varies, but modifications can be made for grades K-8.
	Sawmill Town Kid's Crate
	Life in East Texas in the early 1900s centered around the sawmill town. During this time period East Texas families began moving from a rural lifestyle to one enhanced by community life. Families worked hard, but by living in a community, they had many things they otherwise would have done without. This crate is designed to provide a brief glimpse into the lives of families that lived in a sawmilling community. It touches on the everyday occurrences of children within the community.	Click for content details
	Tree Treasure Trunk
	Trees are one of our most valuable natural resources. Trees are very unique because they are one of the only renewable natural resources. Forests provide the basis for much of the economy of East Texas. Most classrooms will have at least one child with a relative or friend that is somehow connected with the timber industry. Because of this, it is important that we understand how trees grow and the differences in the trees around us. This trunk will provide you with hands on objects to use independently or to supplement lessons about plant life in East Texas.	Click for content details
	Forest Fire Trunk
	Fire in a forest is very different than fire in a city. Even the people trained to fight these fires are trained differently. Fire in the media is usually shown to be a devastating thing to both nature and humans, but controlled fire can offer many benefits. This trunk will explore the two sides of fire. Information will be included on the following topics: Native American use of fire Smokey Bear Wildland firefighters Wildfire vs. prescribed fire	Click for content details
	Life in an East Texas Forest
	Forests and their products play a vital role in our everyday lives. Even though trees are a renewable resource, it is important to manage forests responsibly in order to maintain an adequate supply for future generations and protect water quality and the wildlife species that utilize the forests. These trunks highlight how the forests affect us and how our actions can have a positive or negative impact on their health. There are three trunks in this series: Water Plants and Animals of the Forest Forest Management and Ecology	Click for content details