Students identify tree specimens.  In this tree specimens lesson, students collect different parts of a tree from the areas around the school or their home.  They then work in groups to create booklet that identifies tree...

Junior biologists compare the amino acid sequences from fragments of five different globin molecules. They count the letter differences between each species pair. They construct a graphic representation of the evolutionary relationships...

Fourth graders visit an outdoor area and compare/contrast two different leaves using Venn diagrams. They create tree leaf rubbings from their leaves and examine their vein structures or needle patterns.

In a fun and interactive two-day lesson, learners sort anole lizard pictures by appearance. Next, they watch a video about the anoles and re-sort based on the information in the video. In addition to physical characteristics, budding...

Young scholars discuss the importance of trees, and characteristics of trees. They imagine themselves with their favorite tree. And discuss their imagery; the different trees, time of day, and location of trees. Student write a short...

Students list characteristics that make some plants "trees," identify parts of the tree and their basic functions, describe how trees grow, and recognize products we get from trees and the environmental importance of trees.

Students complete activities about trees. In this tree activities lesson, students draw and label the different parts of a tree. Students write about the different parts and purpose of the tree.

For this early science tree rings worksheet, students examine 3 sets of tree rings and reveal which one is the oldest based on the number of rings.

Sixth graders discover an appreciation for the benefits of trees. In this tree lesson, 6th graders explore the benefits of trees by playing a word classification game. Students study the variety of uses for trees.

Students investigate various tree leaves and use a dichotomous key to classify the leaves. For this leaf classification lesson, students study various types of leaves and their Genus. Students record observations for each Genus.

In this trees worksheet, learners read a passage about the role of nurse logs in forest recycling and examine a detailed picture. Students then answer six short essay questions about the text and picture.

Pupils investigate their school forest and make their own miniature forest. In this forest investigation lesson, students read The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein and make alist of reasons to have trees. Pupils investigate trees by...

Students investigate the parts of a tree, measure its circumference and the length and width of its longest branch. The data is compiled and placed into a bar graph.

Fourth graders explore the interdependence of frogs and trees. They discuss the various things they need everyday to survive. Students select an animal from their local bioregion and research things that animal is dependent upon for...

Students identify local trees and plants by their leaf shapes and structures, foliage patterns, and colors. They recognize different leaf vien structures, and make labeled prints to show each of them. Students study their leaves and...

Students examine the parts of the tree and examine the health of trees in the vicinity.  In this tree safety lesson students work in groups to complete a stated goal. 

Twelfth graders examine selected tree species. In this tree instructional activity, 12th graders examine twenty selected tree species, identify them, and correctly map out the trees in the area.

In this trees worksheet, students use provided links to find answers to given questions. Page contains additional tree related activities.

In this tree inventory and map project worksheet, students follow the directions on how to take inventories of trees and create a map from it. Students follow 4 sets of directions.

Learners identify and explore the resources we use that come from trees.  In this reading comprehension lesson, students sort word cards about resources that come from trees into groups based on the type of resource.

Students explore various tree species. In this tree species instructional activity, students collect leaves on nature walks and use Internet sources to identify the trees that the leaves belong to. Students graph their data as well.

In this trees and plants of the wetlands worksheet, learners click on the links in the questions about trees and plants to find the answers to the questions and then come back and answer the questions. Students answer 27 questions total.

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. 

Students prune a tree.  In this gardening lesson, students select a shrub or tree that has a lot of flower buds and use sharp pruners to cut sections of branches.  Students place the cuttings into cool water and move into a...