Tree Identification

Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023

Objective: To identify the parts and functions of a tree

Leading Question: What are the 3 major parts of a tree?

Tree ID Project

Tree Parts and Functions.

Trunk Cross Section

Use the guided notes to help follow along during the videos or take notes in a notebook. 

Watch the 2 videos on parts of a tree found in google classroom.  


Friday, Sept. 29, 2023

Objective: Develop a resume

Leading Question: What should be included on a resume?


Monday, Oct. 2, 2023

Objective: To identify the parts and functions of a tree

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

Create a tree cookie using construction paper

Complete the tree biodiversity lab by identifying the types of trees in the kit


Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023

Objective: Evaluate tree cookies to determine how they grow

Leading Question: How do trees grow?

Create a tree cookie (use a real tree or make/take a real edible cookie and use frosting) and explain the parts of the tree trunk and their functions.  

Tree Biodiversity lab


Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023

Objective: Analyze tree cookies to determine tree type

Leading Question: How can you tell what type of tree it is based on a tree cookie?

Tree Biodiversity lab


Thursday, October 5, 2022

Objective: Use a dichotomous key to identify tree species

Leading Question: How are trees identified?

Tree Identification

Fill the in the concept/definition map using the UWSP website on identification of trees as well as your notes.  You should fill out two maps.  One map should be labeled Deciduous and the other Coniferous.  

How to complete a concept/definition map.

Identifying trees using a dichotomous key.  


Friday, Oct. 6, 2023

Objective: Develop a resume

Leading Question: Why are resumes important?


Monday, October 9, 2023

Objective: Use a dichotomous key to identify tree species

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

Field trip to school forest

Collect 7 different leaves and identify them.


Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Objective: Use a dichotomous key to identify tree species

Leading Question: Why do trees lose their leaves?

Use the dichotomous key to identify trees.

Tree Leaf Collection.  This is due Oct. 25, 2023

Tree Card activity


Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Objective: Review tree parts, functions and ID

Leading Question: What are the two cells found in the cambium?

How do trees grow? lab

Tree Card activity


Thursday, October 12, 2023

Objective: Assess on tree parts, functions and identification.

Leading Question: What are 3 ways we can measure the age of a tree?

Turn in your interactive notebooks for tree identification

Tree parts and functions jeopardy

Complete the tree quiz in google classroom to review tree ID concepts and functions of a tree.


Friday, Oct. 13, 2023

Objective: Evaluate other students resumes

Leading Question: What was the biggest problem with resumes?