Educator Resources
LCCD has many educational resources available for loan:
Resource Trunks
Expand the accordion to view the kit inventories. Reach out with any questions.
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Resources
A Beginner’s Guide to Recognizing Trees of the Northeast
Forest in a Box
Fruit types frame
Laminated compound leaves (2)
Leaf identification kit
Leaf shape cutouts (4)
Leaf shapes and arrangements frame
Leaf venation frame
Leaves and seeds binder
Leaves and Seeds of Common Trees: Identification mounts series
Project Learning Tree Materials
One board foot
Diameter tape
Field guides
Trees (3)
Wildflowers
Resources in the binder
Common Trees of PA
A Key to Some Common Trees of PA
Identifying PA Trees
Forest Measurements & Management
Ten Important Hardwoods
What is the Emerald Ash Borer?
Activities
Leaf Parts
Parts of a Tree Trunk
Samples
Birch catkins
Redbud, Ailanthus & tulip tree
Sweetgum
Nuts
Cones
Samaras
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Resources
10 Important Hardwoods
A Key to Some Common Trees of PA
Habitat Adaptations of Some Common Trees of PA
Identifying PA Trees
PA Envirothon Forest Measurements & Management
Threats to the Forest: Insects, Plants, & Diseases
Common Trees of PA
Peterson Flash Guide: Trees
Peterson Flash Guide: Roadside Wildflowers
PA Hardwood Products
Trunk samples
Black cherry
Tulip poplar
Black birch
White oak
Red maple
Hemlock
Beech
Red oak
Hickory
Sugar maple
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Pelts
Beaver
Bobcat
Coyote
Mink
Muskrat
Raccoon
Red fox
Skulls
White tailed deer
Coyote
Opossum
Skunk
Red fox
Resources
Mammal Tracks of North America Poster
Peterson Field Guides: Mammals of North America
The Tracker’s Handbook (Len McDougall)
Birds of Pennsylvania (Stan Tekiela)
Peterson Field Guide to Animal Tracks
PGC Critter Cards
PGC Wildlife Skull Activities Lesson Plans
Field Guides
Animal Skulls & Bones
Animal Tracks
Animal Tracking
Bats
Birds of Prey
Pennsylvania Birds
Pennsylvania Wildlife
Urban Wildlife
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Pelts
Beaver
Bobcat
Coyote
Fisher
Gray fox
Gray squirrel
Mink
Muskrat
Opossum
Raccoon
Red fox
River otter
Skunk
White tailed deer
Skulls
Beaver (herbivore)
Coyote (omnivore)
Groundhog (herbivore)
Mink (carnivore)
Muskrat (herbivore)
Opossum (omnivore)
Otter (carnivore)
Raccoon (omnivore)
Resources & Lesson Plans
PGC Wildlife Notes
PGC Wildlife Student Guide
PGC Wildlife Teacher’s Guide
PGC Critter Cards
PGC Skull Activities Lesson Plan
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Resources
Flash Cards of Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America
Water Cycles
I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skins…
Key to Macroinvertebrate Life (2)
Models
Brook trout
Eastern hellbender
Displays
Aquatic Insect Identification
Aquatic Insects
Biotic Indicators of Water Quality
Dragonfly Life Cycle
Frog Development
Larval Insects Comparison
Field Guides
Bass & Freshwater Game Fish of North America
Fish of Pennsylvania
Freshwater Invertebrates of North America
Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Eastern and Central North America
Peterson First Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of North America
Trout & Salmon of North America
Pond Life
A Field Guide to the Animals of Vernal Pools
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Resources
Life Cycle & Habitat Flashcards
Life Cycle & Habitat Flashcards - Manual (Activity Booklet)
Dichotomous ID Key (2)
MacroLens (2)
PA Fishes Book
PA Amphibians & Reptiles Book
Specimens
Mayfly larva
Stonefly larva
Damselfly larva
Dragonfly larva
Caddisfly larva
Water scorpion
Megaloptera
Water penny
Riffle beetle
Midge larva
Cranefly larva
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Resources
Earth Science: Intro to Geology Kit
Soil Horizons display
Lebanon County Soil Survey (print)
Web Soil Survey Guide
An Introduction to Soils of Pennsylvania (4 copies)
Hazelton Soil Profile
Soil Color Charts
Soil Horizons matching activity
Soil Resource Report (WSS) for Lancaster Co, Nebraska (10 copies)
Soil Samples
6 soil samples
Texture key
Guide to Texture by Feel/Textural Triangle sheet (3)
Spray bottle
Lesson Plans & Guides
Dig In! Hands-On Soil Investigations book
Teaching Soil & Water Conservation: A Classroom & Field Guide
Other Materials
Several displays
Soil horizon
Frog development
Earth Science: Intro to Geology Kit
EnviroScape model (what is EnviroScape?)
Extensive collection of mounts, pelts, skulls, and models
Stream study materials
Mounts, Pelts, Skulls, & MOdels
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—Groundhog
—Opossum
—Northern goshawk
—Ring-necked pheasant
—Coyote
—Various ducks
—Gray fox
—Ruffed grouse (M)
—Various songbirds
—Cottontail rabbit
—Mink
—Raccoon
—Rainbow trout
—Smallmouth bass
—Largemouth bass
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All pelts are part of the wildlife trunks. See above for trunk inventories.
—Raccoon
—Red fox
—Gray fox
—Coyote
—Beaver
—Mink
—Muskrat
—White tailed deer
—Skunk
—Opossum
—Fisher
—Bobcat
—River otter
—Gray squirrel
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All skulls are part of the wildlife trunks. See above for trunk inventories.
—Opossum
—Mink
—Groundhog
—Beaver
—Coyote
—Raccoon
—Muskrat
—Otter
—Skunk
—Gray fox
—Red fox
—Bobcat
—White tailed deer (plastic model)
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—Terrapin
—Box turtle
—Spotted turtle
—Painted turtle
—Brook trout (PA’s state fish!)
—Eastern hellbender (PA’s state amphibian!)
examples
Resource Loan/Return Policy:
Please limit your loan of the kit/resource to 2 weeks (unless otherwise discussed with the LCCD).
Return all items to their original containers.
Please inventory and ensure all items are in the kit before returning.
Please return to:
Lebanon County Conservation District
2120 Cornwall Road * Suite 5
Lebanon, PA 17042
Video & Printable Resources
Wildlife
The following videos were produced by the PA Game Commission and Lancaster County Conservation District.
Forestry
The following videos were produced by NC State University College of Natural Resources.
Soil
The following videos were produced by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Lancaster County Conservation District.