Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Temperate Deciduous Forest Leaf Identification
You identify deciduous trees by the shapes of their leaves. Link to complete tutorial on types of leaves.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Tree Leaf Identification and Leaf Display Activity
In this Biology field activity, students collect tree leaves and seeds to make an identified collection after drying in a plant press, a phone book, or in magazines.
Other
The National Arbor Day Foundation: What Tree Is That?
Imagine a world without trees. Students can click on a barren field to see the transformation of the bare dirt by plants and trees. The authors include an online reference guide that lists the benefits of trees and an excellent...
Other
North Dakota State University: A Guide to Deciduous Tress
Tutorial on deciduous tree identification. Diagrams and descriptions of the four major deciduous tree groups.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Classify the Trees/leaves
Students go outside to look for trees and gather leaves. Working cooperatively they will sort and try to classify the trees by the characteristics of their leaves.
Other
Ohio Public Library: What Tree Is It?
An online resource for tree identification by common name, scientific name, leaf, or fruit.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Why Are Trees Important?
After reading about trees and having a class discussion, students go to a local park to observe trees and collect leaves. Back in class, the leaves are sorted and identified to see what tree types are most common. Additional ideas for...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Tree Identification: Compare and Contrast Deciduous and Evergreen Leaves
Students observe differences in tree leaves leading them to an understanding of the terms deciduous, evergreen, and coniferous. Children will compare and contrast leaves and then, viewing a chart key, use what they know to help them...
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Evergreens
Site chronicles Wisconsin's Evergreen and Conifer trees. There are descriptions of the various tree types. Additionally, site details the uses of these trees in nature. Ideal for grades 4-8.