Standard AGR6 and Learning Target

Monday, Dec. 9, 2024

Objective: Describe trees using forestry terminology

Leading Question: What is the difference between a deciduous and coniferous tree?

Tree Identification Terms

• Use the Tree Identification Terms handout to complete the Tree ID Vocabulary Cards worksheet. 

• Identify the trees found in this link using the Tree ID Dichotomous Key.

• Now try with the Urban Tree Key.

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024

Objective: Identify trees in Wisconsin

Leading Question: How do you use a dichotomous key?

Forests of Wisconsin

• Write down as many different trees as you can think of.

• Watch the Wisconsin Forest Communities video and complete the Wisconsin Forest Communities worksheet for one of the forests presented in the video.  The worksheet can be found in google classroom.

Parts of a Tree

• Read "Examining the Structures of a Tree" in google classroom.  Complete the 5 questions at the end.

• Use the Forestry slideshow to take notes on The Tree Machine notes sheet found in google classroom.

• Draw a tree in your notebook and label the 3 major parts of the tree.  Then draw a tree cookie and label those parts as well.

• Review identifying trees using either the online tree key or the cards all linked above.

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

Objective: Describe how a tree works

Leading Question: What is the purpose of the crown?

Parts of a Tree

• Make a Tree cookie and then explain the parts and functions to another peer.

• Check answers to tree identification terms worksheet 

• Review the 7 different forest communities

• Complete the Make-up of a Tree crossword puzzle. 

Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024

Objective: Describe the parts of the trunk and their functions

Leading Question: What are the 5 parts of the trunk of a tree?

• Review functions of the tree trunk 

• Review by identifying trees using this link  and using the online tree dichotomous key. 

Tree Identification

• Complete the Tree ID Data Sheet by visiting 5 trees and recording observations in the table.

• Identify what major species of tree the 5 trees from the Tree ID Data Sheet might be by using your dichotomous key.

• Work on tree crossword puzzle

Friday, Dec. 13, 2024

Objective:  Create a slideshow depicting your SAE project and what you learned

Leading Question: What is a tree species that is always opposite and simple leafed?

• • SAE Circles

  • SAE Conclusion is due today

  • Create SAE display

Monday, Dec. 16, 2024

Objective: Determine why trees are important to you

Leading Question: Why are trees important to you?

Forestry Products

• Make a list of why trees are important to you.  Continue to add to this list while learning about forestry products using the forestry slideshow linked above.

• Watch the Christmas Trees video and complete the corresponding worksheet.

• Complete the Christmas Tree Newspaper activity.  Use the links below to help.

  • • https://www.christmastrees-wi.org/

    • https://realchristmastrees.org/

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024

Objective:  Make a wreath out of tree materials

Leading Question: Why are trees important?

• Make a Christmas wreath

Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024

Objective: Make a wreath out of tree materials

Leading Question: What is the most common type of Christmas tree?

Take the Measuring Trees Quiz in google classroom.

• Make a Christmas wreath

Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

Objective: Make a wreath out of tree materials

Leading Question: What are the environmental effects of trees?

• Make a Christmas wreath

• Take tree ID Quiz

Friday, December 20, 2024

Objective: Make a wreath out of tree materials

Leading Question: What is the function of the cambium?

• Make a Christmas wreath

• Create SAE display

• Sign up for presentation time

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Objective: Demonstrate how to measure forests

Leading Question: What is a merritt hypsometer?

Measuring Trees

• Use the Forestry slideshow linked above to follow along.

Friday, January 3, 2025

Objective: To present SAE project to the class

Leading Question: What is a biltmore stick?

• • Present SAE project to the class

Monday, January 6, 2025

Objective: To present SAE project to the class

Leading Question: What are the 6 values of a forest?

• Present SAE project to the class

• Measure trees and fill in  the  Using the Biltmore Stick worksheet.

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Objective: Describe methods used to manage forests

Leading Question: Give three examples of how forests are managed

Forestry Management

• Watch the video: How Forests are Managed and complete the corresponding worksheet linked here.

• Complete Legacy of a Maple Activity found in google classroom.

• Review measuring trees

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Objective: Determine forestry management actions

Leading Question: What are 3 forestry management actions?

• Complete the Forest Management Techniques and Actions activity found in google classroom.

• Review legacy of a maple

• Measuring Tree Quiz

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Objective: Assess on forestry

Leading Question: What is the function of the sapwood?

• Forestry Assessment

• Turn in interactive notebook