Worksheet
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Earth Day Crossword

For Students 4th - 5th
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 25 clues about Earth Day. Students then complete the crossword puzzle about Earth Day.
Worksheet
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The Homestead Act of 1682

For Students 2nd - 6th
In this American West worksheet, students read about the Homestead Act of 1682. Students read 8 paragraphs and complete the 3 activities for the worksheet.
Interactive
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Prepositions of Position--in, at, on

For Students 5th - 7th
In this prepositions of position worksheet, students complete each sentence by using "in," "at," or "on." Students can get help by clicking on "show a letter."
Lesson Plan
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The Effects of Solar Energy

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students examine how solar energy is absorbed and used.  In this solar energy lesson students complete several activities that allow them to better understand solar energy. 
Interactive
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ESL-Past Simple

For Students 4th - 6th
In this ESL past simple worksheet, students complete 3 exercises in which they fill in blanks with the correct past simple form of given verbs.
Lesson Plan
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Variations

For Teachers K - 2nd
Sttudents examine populations of living things and identify variations in physical features.
Lesson Plan
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Activity: Trees and Air Quality

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Site offers lessons and activities designed to supplement study of the environment and ecology. Concise explanations are presented on the importance of trees in our world. Also, problem solving and creative thinking is encouraged...
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Increase Canopy Cover by Planting and Maintaining Trees

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the ecological benefits of filling a backyard habitat with trees.
Interactive
Other

The National Arbor Day Foundation: What Tree Is That?

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Tree Inventory and Map Project

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Canvas the neighborhood or school grounds to identify the quantity and types of trees found. Students will map out the area including all of the trees locations. Reviewing the map, students will determine whether areas may benefit from...
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Botany: Tree Planting

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about benefits of having trees in one's yard or on a farm, how to choose one, where to put it, how to plant it properly and safely, and how to care for it. (Published: October 9, 2009)
Activity
Other

Coillte: Module 3: Learn About Trees [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 4th
Print and complete the activities and experiments in this 22-page handout to learn more about how a tree lives, seeds and planting them, types of trees, and trees and wildlife.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Toxic Trees: Just How Toxic Is That Black Walnut Tree?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The goal of this plant biology science fair project is to make and test an herbicide made from the leaves of the black walnut tree and investigate the toxicity of black walnut trees.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Tall Can a Tree Grow?

For Students 9th - 10th
Valentin Hammoudi investigates why Californian Sequoia trees have limited heights.
Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: More Trees [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
"More Trees" is a one page, fictional, reading passage about a student and his mother getting trees from the city and planting them in their neighborhood. It is followed by constructed-response questions which require students to provide...
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: More Trees [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
"More Trees" is a one page, fictional, reading passage about a student and his mother getting trees from the city and planting them in their neighborhood. It is followed by constructed-response questions which require students to provide...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Classify the Trees/leaves

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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.
Graphic
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National Park Service: Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual who's who of invasive plants, herbs, vines, shrubs, and trees. This comprehensive site provides easy-to-read fact sheets that contain native ranges, plant descriptions, ecological threats, U.S. distributions & habitats,...
Graphic
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Planting Trees

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Planting Trees."
Article
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Gardens: Proper Tree Planting Techniques [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This article instructs you on the basics of planting a tree. Topics include: choosing the right tree, preparing the site for planting, planting the tree and after care.
Website
Other

Trees for Life

For Students 9th - 10th
A Scottish conservation charity dedicated to the regeneration and restoration of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland.
Handout
NC State University

Horticulture Information Leaflets: Overcoming Seed Dormancy: Trees and Shrubs

For Students 9th - 10th
Good list of examples of how dormancy in tree seeds can be overcome. In the discussion, you'll pick up a fair amount about dormancy in plants.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Southeast: Fruit Producing Trees

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out why native fruit-producing trees and shrubs are essential components of diverse habitats.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Rocky Mountains: Fruit Producing Trees

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out why native fruit-producing trees and shrubs are essential components of diverse habitats.

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