Sixth graders choose specific trees to research while taking a nature walk around the schoolyard. They discuss tree and leaf parts and observe various types of leaves. After writing their reports, 6th graders present them to the class...

Students examine leaves and the trees in their neighborhood that they came from.  In this ecology instructional activity, students read the book, I Can Name 50 Trees Today, and discuss how a tree goes from a forest to a wood shop....

Pupils research trees and their parts. In this forestry lesson, students participate in various learning stations to identify trees by matching the photographs of the tree to the correct name.

Students visit five learning stations to explore various aspects of trees. They look for tree names, match visual pictures to the written words of tree shapes, and observe the benefits of fencing and preserving new cut from wildlife.

Students list four ways to identify trees. In this tree identification instructional activity, students use tree identification techniques such as leafs, bark, wood grain, soil type, and climate to create tables and graphs.

Students explore the rainforest. They listen to The Great Kapok Tree and create a web using Inspiration software. They research kapok trees and create posters to make others aware of the plight of the rainforest. They role-play the...

Students identify and categorize leaves. They collect leaves from trees, research the leaves using field guides and the Internet, press, label, and display the leaves, and discuss how the leaf reflects adaptation to its environment.