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Questions to Think About
Questions to Think About
- Why do you think trees grow in different sizes?
- Why do some trees bend and twist while others grow straight?
Taking a Closer Look
Taking a Closer Look
After finding my water bottle, I decided to revisit some of the trees I distinctly remember feeling to make more observations on them. I was able to do more research to identify what type of tree they all are. Below each picture are observations I noted in my nature journal .
After finding my water bottle, I decided to revisit some of the trees I distinctly remember feeling to make more observations on them. I was able to do more research to identify what type of tree they all are. Below each picture are observations I noted in my nature journal .
White Pine
White Pine
The bark had a sticky substance that had a familiar smell.
The bark had a sticky substance that had a familiar smell.
The bark smelt like the cleaner, Pine-Sol, that I've used before to wash my floors.
The bark smelt like the cleaner, Pine-Sol, that I've used before to wash my floors.
Tulip Poplar
Tulip Poplar
This bark had thick grooves that allowed me to stick my hand inside
This bark had thick grooves that allowed me to stick my hand inside
The bark felt very rough and dry. It was rougher than the two other barks.
The bark felt very rough and dry. It was rougher than the two other barks.
American Elm
American Elm
When I pushed into the bark, it felt squishy!
When I pushed into the bark, it felt squishy!
It was a lot softer than the bark of the two other trees.
It was a lot softer than the bark of the two other trees.
The bark was also flaky and was made up of those different flakes.
The bark was also flaky and was made up of those different flakes.
Using descriptive words (aka adjectives) allowed me to provided further detail of my observations of the bark of each tree. I documented these descriptions in my nature journal. The more use of descriptive words, the better I was able to compare and learn about them!
Using descriptive words (aka adjectives) allowed me to provided further detail of my observations of the bark of each tree. I documented these descriptions in my nature journal. The more use of descriptive words, the better I was able to compare and learn about them!
Tree Anatomy
Tree Anatomy
There were other parts of the trees that stood out to me when I took time to really observe them. Each part of the tree plays an important role in allowing the tree to survive.
There were other parts of the trees that stood out to me when I took time to really observe them. Each part of the tree plays an important role in allowing the tree to survive.
Leaves:
Leaves:
The leaves are the part of the tree that creates food through a process called photosynthesis. The sunlight that the leaves collect are converted from energy into food for the tree to use.
The leaves are the part of the tree that creates food through a process called photosynthesis. The sunlight that the leaves collect are converted from energy into food for the tree to use.
Bark :
Bark :
The bark is the part of the tree that acts as a shield to protect the fragile inner wood. This inner wood transports food and water throughout the entire tree.
The bark is the part of the tree that acts as a shield to protect the fragile inner wood. This inner wood transports food and water throughout the entire tree.
Trunk:
Trunk:
The trunk is the part of the tree that connects the roots to the inner wood and provides stability. The trunk also supports the top part of the tree known as the crown that contains all the leaves and branches.
The trunk is the part of the tree that connects the roots to the inner wood and provides stability. The trunk also supports the top part of the tree known as the crown that contains all the leaves and branches.
Roots:
Roots:
The roots are the part of the tree that provide support and stability by anchoring the tree to the ground. The roots also absorb water and nutrients from the soil for the tree to use.
The roots are the part of the tree that provide support and stability by anchoring the tree to the ground. The roots also absorb water and nutrients from the soil for the tree to use.
Now It's Your Turn!
Now It's Your Turn!
Go outside in your neighborhood and see what different types of trees you can find. Use your senses to make descriptive observations! Try feeling the bark of trees. See if they have a certain scent!
Go outside in your neighborhood and see what different types of trees you can find. Use your senses to make descriptive observations! Try feeling the bark of trees. See if they have a certain scent!
Use your journal to make observations of what trees you find! You can even add the different types of trees into your map from last week's Artisan Nature mapping activity!
Use your journal to make observations of what trees you find! You can even add the different types of trees into your map from last week's Artisan Nature mapping activity!
Use Arbor Day Foundation 's online guide to identify the trees you observed in your neighborhood. How many different types of trees were you able to find?
Use Arbor Day Foundation 's online guide to identify the trees you observed in your neighborhood. How many different types of trees were you able to find?
MAKE SURE TO NOT TOUCH OR FEEL ANY TREES THAT HAVE VINES ON THEM. THEY MIGHT BE POISON IVY!
MAKE SURE TO NOT TOUCH OR FEEL ANY TREES THAT HAVE VINES ON THEM. THEY MIGHT BE POISON IVY!
One of the main ways to identify Poison Ivy vines are the hair like strands that cover the vine. So if it's hairy, DO NOT TOUCH!
One of the main ways to identify Poison Ivy vines are the hair like strands that cover the vine. So if it's hairy, DO NOT TOUCH!
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