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This Trees of the Midwest unit plan also includes:
- Lesson 1: Trees of the Midwest
- Lesson 2: Trees of the Midwest
- Lesson 3: Trees of the Midwest
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All trees are not created equal. A set of three wildlife conservation lessons has learners examine the characteristics of individual trees. They look at the life cycle of the tree using a story and reference a field guide to identify trees native to the Midwest region.
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- Have pupils bring in leaf samples to practice classifying
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- Expects a basic understanding of the parts of a plant
- Requires time for collecting and preparing materials
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- Includes a simplified field guide
- Provides a sample answer key
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