My Life As A Tree

In this trees lesson, 4th graders read the book, A Tree is Growing and complete a KWL chart on how trees grow and how they are used. Students research the symbiotic relationship of humans and trees, create tree collages, plant a seed,...

Students examine bark beetle galleries, discuss interdependence between insects, trees, and people, and research to determine causes of other tree damage.

Encourage class members to get involved in their community with a lesson that highlights the benefits of helping others. Through grand conversation and a visual aid that sheds light on the interconnectedness within community service,...

You will find a viewer-friendly PowerPoint on the growth rings and other features found in a cross-section of a tree trunk, affectionately known as a "tree cookie." A few worksheets are provided for practice counting tree rings and a...

Students "adopt" a tree and throughout the year record and examine its characteristics and the changes that it goes through.

Students research fireflies and compare the insects to other types of bugs and beetles. They determine the types of leaves, trees, and flowers in which fireflies can be found then sculpt a replica of a firefly in its natural habitat out...

Second graders read the story and show comprehension by retelling main events in sequential order. They create a Hyperstudio based on the book to show a typical day in the life of a tree frog in the rainforest.

Students inquire about the tree's life cycle . In this tree life cycle lesson, students study how animals depend on trees in all stages of their lives. Students illustrate the stages of the tree's life.

Learners adopt tress on their school campus for scientific observation purposes. In this tree science lesson plan, students adopt a tree at their school, observe the season changes for the tree, and create a PowerPoint presentation about...

Students research their family trees. They research Internet sites, conduct interviews and, when possible, access primary sources to compile information about their family's history. Students present their findings in a family tree.