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This Transpiring Trees: Plant Transpiration and the Water Cycle lesson plan also includes:
- Evaluate Control (Celcius)
- Evaluate Control Sap Flow
- Evaluate Drought (Celcius)
- Evaluate Drought Sap Flow
- EXPAND PINEMAP Article Reflection TEACHER GUIDE
- EXPAND PINEMAP Article STUDENT Reflection Handout.docx
- EXPAND PINEMAP ARTICLE Year 3 Annual Report Excerpt TreeTranspirationLesson
- EXPLAIN CER Statement Handout
- EXPLAIN Transpiration Video Guide TEACHER GUIDE
- EXPLAIN Transpiration Video STUDENT Guide
- EXPLORE EXPLAIN Transpiring Trees EXCEL Instructional Document
- Evaluate: Control - Celcius (.pdf)
- Evaluate: Control - Sap Flow (.pdf)
- Evaluate: Drought - Celcius (.pdf)
- Evaluate: Drought - Sap Flow (.pdf)
- Expand: Pinemap Article Reflection - Teacher Guide (.docx)
- Expand: Pinemap Article - Student Reflection Handout (.docx)
- Expand: Pinemap Article Year 3 Annual Report Excerpt (.pdf)
- Explain: CER Statement Handout (.docx)
- Explain: Transpiration Video - Guide Teacher Guide (.docx)
- Explain: Transpiration Video - Student Guide (.docx)
- Explore/Explain: Transpiring Trees Excel Instructional Document (.pdf)
- Transpiring Trees (.html)
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Looking for a tree-rific addition to your water cycle unit? Teams of young foresters examine the role of transpiration in the water cycle through a week's worth of activities. Pupils analyze how trees take in and transport water during hands-on experiments and research.
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite a speaker from your local forestry service office and have pupils prepare questions ahead of time
- Conduct the investigation as a part of Earth Day or National Arbor Day
Classroom Considerations
- Some of the resources are state-specific; consider modifying them to represent your own state
- Planning is key for the resource; there are a lot of materials to pull together for smooth execution
Pros
- Teacher's guide is packed with wonderful tips, tricks, and resources
- The activities provide excellent opportunities for inquiry, data analysis, and real-world application
Cons
- None