How do seemingly distant events (glacial melt, ocean temperature, industrial development) impact the local forest? Objective Students will be aware of the important connections between living and non-living parts of the ecosystem. They will understand how seemingly distant events (glacial melt, ocean temperature, industrial development) can impact the local forest. Background Teachers need to read the Succession (pg 75) and Temperate Rainforest (pg 77) sections of the Forging Connections resource. Preparation All of the readings and worksheet can be found in the resource: Forging Connections - Duration: 90 Minutes Additional Standards: National Standards: Science C 4, 5, 6, F 5, 6.