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Science: Schoolyard Trees

For Teachers 6th
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...
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The Tree Detective - Basic Dendrology

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars identify tree species by their leaf characteristics. In this dendrology lesson, students learn leaf vocabulary and collect leaves. They identify the leaves using the leaf characteristics and the vocabulary that they learned.
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Biotic and Abiotic Factors

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biotic and abiotic factors worksheet, students complete 20 various types of questions related to biotic and abiotic factors. First, they write the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence. Then, students state an example...
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Community Tree Contest

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Learners observe trees in their neighborhood. They practice tree identification and incorporate math skills to determine the winner of a 'Tree-mendous Tree' contest in which they determine which is the biggest tree.
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A Walk in the Woods

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders observe and identify the different levels of the forest.  In this forest zones instructional activity students observe, identify and name a variety of forest components and describe how humans impact the forest ecosystem. 
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Tree Leaves: Determining the Characteristics They Share in Common

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use their basic knowledge of dendrology concepts and terms.  In this tree leaf lesson students divide into groups and determine which characteristics go with what plant. 
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Dendrology Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine leaves that are assigned to them.  In this earth science lesson students work in groups and find examples of leaves that the instructor asks for. 
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Tree Identification

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this tree identification learning exercise, students collect samples from different trees and identify them using the deciduous tree guide or the conifer key.
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Evergreen Trees & Softwood

For Students 6th - 8th
For this earth science worksheet, learners identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to evergreen trees and other softwood trees. There are 26 earth science terms located in the word search.
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Natural Vegetation

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this earth science instructional activity, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to natural vegetation. There are 21 earth science terms located in the word search.
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Ecology: Trees

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read the defintions of renewale and nonrenewable resources and discuss any incorrect responses. They view a sample of work for the class to see which they describe posting responses on the board in their respective columns...
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Ecological Citizen

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the interconnectedness of living and non-living things that constitute an ecosystem. They examine fallen trees,insects, living trees, leaves, food webs, and forests. They conduct various activities and write poems about...
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Creating a Leaf Collection and Herbarium

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Learners gather and identify leaves for a collection. They discuss how a leaf's form reflects its adaptation to its environment. They press the leaves in a book and glue them on construction paper.