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Tree Tally

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners examine different tree species. In this tree species lesson, students visit a forest. Learners participate in a game called Forest Leap Frog while at the forest.
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Trees for Many Reasons

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, by reading fables such as The Lorax, Dr Seuss or The Man Who Planted Trees, Jean Giono, examine the importance of conserving natural resources.
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Squigly's Tree Word Search

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this word search worksheet, students locate 24 words related to trees. The word list includes branches, ash, and coniferous.
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The Tree that Would Not Die Lesson 1

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this language arts worksheet, learners answer 10 comprehension questions about Chapter 1 of The Tree that Would Not Die. Students respond in complete sentences.
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The Tree that Would Not Die Lesson 3

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reading learning exercise, learners answer 10 comprehension questions pertaining to Chapter 3 of The Tree that Would Not Die. Students write their responses in complete sentences.
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The Tree That Would Not Die Lesson 2

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading worksheet, students answer 9 comprehension questions about Chapter 2 of The Tree that Would Not Die. Students write answers in complete sentences.
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The Tree That Would Not Die Lesson 10

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading worksheet, students answer 10 comprehension questions about Chapter 10 of The Tree that Would Not Die. Students answer in complete sentences.
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Coconut Tree Connect-the-Dots

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this connect-the-dots worksheet, students start at the number 1 and connect the dots up until the number 20 to complete the picture of the coconut tree.
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National Park Service

The Secret of Life

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Dead trees provide nutrients for the soil, food for animals, protection and a home for organisms, a seed-bed for new trees, and a place for nitrogen-fixing bacteria to live. In the activity, pupils collect decaying logs, expose them to a...
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University of Florida

Unhealthy Forests and the News

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Everyone knows a tree makes a sound when it falls, but what do we know about dying trees? Class members learn background information about Laurel wilt disease from a teacher-led presentation. Team members work with partners to read and...
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Museum of Tolerance

Quilt Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
After completing the first five lessons from the series, scholars assemble their quilt pieces to create a family history quilt. They then rate their experience of learning about their families by conducting interviews, creating family...
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American Museum of Natural History

The Tree of Life

For Students 6th - 12th
Groups of species can have more in common than meets the eye. An interactive cladogram shows some of the connections between important groups of species. Learners click on sections of the diagram to learn more about the connections or on...
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Lesson: Paul Chan: Tree of Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Paul Chan's work has been known to show the cycle of change. Learners explore the concept of change by analyzing his work and reading the poem "For Which it Stands." They consider symbolism, communication, art, and society as they use...
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Chicago Botanic Garden

Historical Climate Cycles

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Ice core samples give scientists access to climates of old—those from more than 800,000 years ago. Through an analysis of various temperature graphs from ice cores, tree rings, and weather stations, scholars compare historical climates...
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Look At Those Leaves!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Kids observe, classify, and measure tree leaves with a scientific eye. They examine leaves, group them according their attributes, and use standard units of measurement as they compare their sizes. They access a web site to learn how...
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AP: Chapter 25: Phylogeny and Systematics

For Students 9th - 12th
As a review or note taking guide, this resource wraps up a unit on the tree of life. Biology bigwigs define phylogeny and answer questions about the subsequent classification of organisms. The worksheet takes a straightforward and...
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Exploring the Horticulture Field

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
The terms and definitions involved with growing, harvesting, and processing of tree fruits are given in these clear and attractive slides.  Details of  horticulture and crops are given. For instance, demand and growth of the...
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During Reading Strategy: Literary Newspaper

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Add some writing to your class's reading of Cold Sassy Tree! With this plan, readers assume the role of journalist and create a segment of a paper with their peers. Suggested segments are included, and a worksheet dividing the text into...
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The Apple Pie Tree

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars read The Apple Pie Tree and discuss the story and talk about what was living in the tree.  In this life comprehension lesson, students write the main idea of the book in a few sentences. 
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How Old is That Tree?

For Students 4th - 6th
In this age of a tree worksheet, students use "Tree Cookies" and count the number of rings in each, they determine the age of the tree and they identify any special features and what they may indicate.
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Tree-Ring Dating

For Students 5th - 8th
In this tree-ring dating worksheet, students use activity sheets to determine a tree's age and to observe changes in climate from the tree-rings. Students investigate how archaeologists use tree rings to date evidence and they answer 5...
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The Apple Tree Book

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This packet for reviewing the numbers 1 through 20 has a creative and well-thought out method for practicing this important skill. Little ones paste or draw apples on a tree to represent the numbers printed on the apple the bear is...
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Introduction to Urban & Community Forestry: Why Do We Need Trees?

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders construct a timeline to show changes and trends in the future of urban and community forestry. For this forestry lesson, 12th graders discuss the importance of trees. They read a timeline and add future events to show...
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Cacao Tree Geography

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students use a map to learn about where chocolate comes from. In this lesson on the cacao tree, students locate various regions where the cacao tree grows. They will discuss why the cacao tree grows more favorably in particular climates...

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