My Tree Book

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,...

Young scholars investigate their local creeks and forests and practice identifying trees.  For this ecology identification activity, students utilize a pad and pencil while on a field trip near their school and describe their trip while...

In this backyard wildlife instructional activity, students read and complete activities on 6 pages. Students make a mini book to read that pertains to common backyard wildlife. Students read about signs of animal life and learn about...

Students examine how trees change over time. In this forestry lesson, students read the book The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree and choose three trees to observe over a period of time. Students record observations and seasonal changes in...

Students explore storytelling by reading a book with their class. In this Christmas holiday lesson, students read the book The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree and discuss the era of the book, specifically World War I. Students answer...

Students become aware of the importance of trees in the natural world. Students are shown 2 filmstrips - Special Things About Trees and Tree Magic. Students plants seeds. They, students predict the growing chart of tree growth. Students...

Students use examples of Joseph Raffael's art of nature to create an all-school mosaic of a tree in spring using clay.

Students engage in a variety of activities arranged around the reading of the book "The Bee Tree". This book will help students to understand the purpose of how an ecosystem can work together and that organisms influence each other for...

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