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Homework for Class 3
Homework: Complete 1 worksheet for the Tree Project (handed out in class and attached below). Note: The student should not do more than 1 tree before next class so that I can correct any errors before they do all five. If the student is not able to complete it due to extraneous circumstances, please email me before our next class.
In class, we covered everything the students will need in order to finish the Tree Project.
How to estimate the size of a leaf using graph paper. 5 sheets of graph paper were provided.
How to estimate the circumference of a tree by wrapping a cord around it then laying the cord flat and measuring it with a measuring tape. (You can also use a fabric measuring tape if you have one.)
How to estimate the canopy of a tree (instructions attached below). 5 more sheets of graph paper were provided.
How to estimate the height of a tree. Hold a stick that is the same length as your arm. Hold your arm straight out, with the stick pointing straight up. Walk away from the tree until the tip of the stick lines up with the very top of the tree. Then measure the distance from the tree trunk to where you are standing. This distance will roughly equal the height of the tree.
Homework for Class 2
We had a promising start to the semester! The students were well behaved, energetic, and very helpful in cleaning up at the end of class!
I passed out syllabuses in class, and it is attached below in case it gets lost.
This semester has several projects, which will dominate a lot of our class time and homework. Here is a summary:
Tree Identification Project: Beginning now, due October 8. By the end of the project, the student will have collected data on 5 trees of different types. As they learn how to collect information in class (like estimating the height, trunk circumference, canopy circumference, etc) they will collect that data on their trees throughout the week as homework. For now, they just need to collect one leaf from each tree (5 leaves overall). The trees should be close to home (even in the yard) so the student can easily visit them and collect data.
Bird Identification Project: Beginning November 5, due December 10. I will provide information on this project on November 4.
Insect Collection Project: Beginning September 17, due next semester. I will provide more information on this project next week.
Homework: There are two bits of homework for this week:
1) Select 5 trees for your Tree Project and bring a leaf from each tree to next class so we can (hopefully) identify the tree. They must be five different types of trees, and they should be fairly isolated from other trees with their branches not overlapping too much with other trees.
2) Use your sketchbook and a gray pencil to sketch any 1 plant. Focus on details like leaf shape, veins, bark texture, etc, and don't distract yourself by adding color. Don't spend more than 30 minutes unless you want to keep going.
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