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- 4th - 5th
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Students recognize that the Christmas tree is one symbol of Christmas, then demonstrate their ability to identify symbols. They compare the lightstock (Christmas pyramid) with the Paradise tree and apply their knowledge about the history of ornaments. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students visit a Christmas tree farm. They survey different kinds of evergreen trees and note their characteristics. They observe many similarities and differences between tree species. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Stuudents distinguish between pines, spruces and firs they may see in their homes, by recognizing key characteristics such as shape, arrangement of needles and colouring. They recognize these same characteristics in trees growing outside. Full Review »
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- 1st - 8th
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Students read an article on the history of the Christmas Tree. They discuss the article and talk about their experiences with Christmas trees. Full Review »
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- 1st - 8th
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Students read an article about Winter Solstice celebrations. They consider the symbolism of evergreens in winter and how different cultures have used evergreens in winter celebrations throughout history. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd - 3rd
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Students visit five learning stations to explore various aspects of trees. They look for tree names, match visual pictures to the written words of tree shapes, and observe the benefits of fencing and preserving new cut from wildlife. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students choose a tree they "adopt" for the year. They give it a nickname and observe, measure and photograph the tree. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students identify the different deciduous and evergreen trees found in Utah. They classify and identify deciduous and evergreen leaves and needles. They access "Surweb" to use learning segments about leaves. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students discover how leaf arrangement and structure can be used for tree identification. They go for a walk around the school building or local area and identify trees by using the leaf structures and arrangements observed and discussed in class. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 5th
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Students determine the difference between needle leaf (evergreen) and broad leaf (deciduous) trees. They use their senses of touch and smell in order to identify their tree. Through identification, they develop a sense of connection. Full Review »