Lesson Plan

Tree Hunt

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Students identify the common trees of Iowa and make observations while creating a key. In this tree hunt lesson, students write a letter to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to receive a pamphlet of Common Trees of Iowa. Students then take a hike on school grounds and attempt to identify trees. Students select a tree and collect a bark, seeds, pine cones, leaves, and relevant information to share with classmates.

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Resource Details
Grade
1st - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning