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Students explore tree species based on their features. In this tree lesson plan, students visit a wooded area and work with a partner to describe distinctive features of trees using all of the senses except "sight." A discovery worksheet is provided, completed with a partner, and discussed with the whole class.

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sensory details, imagery, figurative language, deciduous trees, trees, the five senses

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deciduous trees, five senses, sensory images, tree species, science
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Grade
2nd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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