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The life of a tree is the focus of a packet consisting of several activities all covering a different subject. Second graders measure shadows, make pinecone critters, write poems, count rings, complete a word search, play tree tag, and more! A performance assessment offers a look at the participants' overall understanding.
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Instructional Ideas
- Plan activities for your Arbor Day celebration—check to find out when your state celebrates the special day
- Keep recycling bins available all school year, encourage other classes to take part with a bin in their classroom
- Ask the school's principal for permission to plant a tree, get the class involved in the planting process and observe its growth
Classroom Considerations
- Copies and other materials are required
Pros
- Plenty of background information is provided
- Includes answers to worksheets
- The assessment comes with a rubric
Cons
- The resource directs you to pages that are not included