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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Trees

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss the function of roots, trunk, crown, bark, cambium heartwood, and leaves of a tree. They create a tree diagram and label roots, trunk, crown, bark, cambium heartwood and leaves when shown a list of parts and an...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fall Slumbers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars observe changes in a selected tree leaf near their homes during the fall. Twice each week students record changes in the leaf using words, pictures, and numbers.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Take a Closer Look

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars examine how to determine the species of a tree through the examination of the bark and leaves. They create tree rubbings, match bark samples with trees on a nature walk, match leaves using a tree identification guide, and...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Leaves: October Leaf Collection

For Teachers K - 1st
In this activity, students use observational skills to compare and discuss the changes in leaves from September to October. *Adaptations will also be described for special education students.
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Handout
Other

Rose Hills Foundation Conservatory for Biological Science

For Students 9th - 10th
All about plants has information on plant parts--seeds, flowers, fruits, roots, and spores--and plant processes--seed dispersal, germination, pollination, and photosynthesis. You can also take a tour of this Los Angeles-based...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Tree Leaf Identification and Leaf Display Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
In this Biology field activity, students collect tree leaves and seeds to make an identified collection after drying in a plant press, a phone book, or in magazines.
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Handout
Other

Elm Care: How Trees Work

For Students 9th - 10th
How do trees drink, how do trees breath, what is the structure of a tree? Answer these questions and more.
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Unit Plan
Can Teach

Can Teach: Songs and Poems

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This site features an extensive list of poems and songs for every event during the school year. Explore the seasons, colors, holidays, and more.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Kids: Dragonfly Tv Do It: Leaf Me Alone!

For Students 3rd - 8th
How do leaves breathe? PBS site explores how plants breathe and sustain life.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Life Science: Introduction to Plants

For Students 4th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses plants, their needs, and their importance, and describes the structure and function of roots, stems, and leaves.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Life Science: The Importance of Plants

For Students 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses plants, their needs, and their importance. The structure and function of roots, stems, and leaves are covered as well.