Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Tree Identification

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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.
PPT
Curated OER

Pruning

For Teachers 9th - 11th
All of the types and categories of common trees and shrubs are included in this guide to types, tools, and results of pruning.  Ways to increase  budding, or to thin-out foliage are described. The summaries are complete, but...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Arbor Day Challenge: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Arbor Day crossword puzzle, learners use a set of 28 clues given at the bottom of the page to complete the puzzle; clues are related to Arbor Day.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Tree Identification: Compare and Contrast Deciduous and Evergreen Leaves

For Teachers K - 1st
Students observe differences in tree leaves leading them to an understanding of the terms deciduous, evergreen, and coniferous. Children will compare and contrast leaves and then, viewing a chart key, use what they know to help them...