Trees: a science unit in the forest!

Description

Why Choose Wild Earth Lab?

Drawing on my environmental science background, I create accurate, engaging resources that make teaching easier. Original, thoughtfully designed visuals and hands-on activities help bring the real experience of being a scientist into your classroom.

Age Range

Designed with flexibility in mind, these materials can be adapted for learners from preschool through late elementary school, making them suitable for mixed-age groups.

What’s Included?

(39 PDF pages total)

• PART 1a: DECIDUOUS VS CONIFEROUS AND TREE ANATOMY
  • • Introductory handout with tree activity/craft idea list
    • Deciduous vs coniferous poster
    • Deciduous & coniferous anatomy vocab lists
• PART 1b: TREE ANATOMY
  • • Deciduous tree anatomy diagram
    • Conifer tree anatomy diagram
    • Unlabeled anatomy diagram copies for student practice
    • Tree trunk diagram
    • Unlabeled trunk diagram for practice + vocab list
    • Tree parts 3-part cards
    • Flashcard sorting activities guide
• PART 2: LEAVES
  • • Common leaf shapes poster
    • Leaf shapes 3-part cards
    • Leaf shapes shadow matching worksheet
    • Leaf bingo
• PART 3: TREE LIFE CYCLES AND GROWTH
  • • Germination poster
    • Seedling poster
    • Sapling poster
    • Tree life cycle poster
    • Blank life cycle diagram with cut-out picture/word tiles for practice
    • Tree life stages info cards
• PART 4: TREE RINGS AND DENDROCHRONOLOGY (advanced/challenge activity)
  • • Dendrochronology and tree rings handout
    • Dendrochronology and tree rings worksheet
• Instructor materials: directions and answer keys
• Access to additional online materials: background information & suggested ways to expand on this topic.

Bundle & Save

This unit is also included in my Forest Bundle

Good to Know

• Single-classroom use: Materials are for personal and single-classroom use only and may not be shared or distributed. Contact me about multiple licenses for schools or organizations.
• Digital product: This is an instant PDF download, designed for printing on standard 8.5 × 11-inch paper. Due to the nature of digital products, purchases are non-refundable.
• Adult supervision: Activities should be completed with appropriate adult supervision.
• Terms & Conditions: See the full terms & conditions.