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Science: Schoolyard Trees

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders choose specific trees to research while taking a nature walk around the schoolyard. They discuss tree and leaf parts and observe various types of leaves. After writing their reports, 6th graders present them to the class...
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Community Tree Contest

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students observe trees in their neighborhood. They practice tree identification and incorporate math skills to determine the winner of a 'Tree-mendous Tree' contest in which they determine which is the biggest tree.
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A Walk in the Woods

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders observe and identify the different levels of the forest.  In this forest zones activity students observe, identify and name a variety of forest components and describe how humans impact the forest ecosystem. 
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Tree Leaves: Determining the Characteristics They Share in Common

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use their basic knowledge of dendrology concepts and terms.  In this tree leaf lesson students divide into groups and determine which characteristics go with what plant. 
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Dendrology Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine leaves that are assigned to them.  For this earth science lesson students work in groups and find examples of leaves that the instructor asks for. 
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Ecology: Trees

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read the defintions of renewale and nonrenewable resources and discuss any incorrect responses. They view a sample of work for the class to see which they describe posting responses on the board in their respective columns...
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Science: Vocabulary Memory Game

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders increase their comprehension of science terms by playing a vocabulary matching game. In small groups, they take turns trying to match vocabulary terms with the correct definitions. Missed words are added to the students'...
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Ecological Citizen

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils examine the interconnectedness of living and non-living things that constitute an ecosystem. They examine fallen trees,insects, living trees, leaves, food webs, and forests. They conduct various activities and write poems about...