Arbor Day
Trees are important for life and there is a holiday to honor and protect trees. Why are trees sooooooo important for life?
Trees are important for life and there is a holiday to honor and protect trees. Why are trees sooooooo important for life?
READ the story. Take your time and read carefully as it is a longer reading. Look at the new vocabulary. It is a challenging reading.....Write down the new vocabulary and the meanings.
READ the story. Take your time and read carefully as it is a longer reading. Look at the new vocabulary. It is a challenging reading.....Write down the new vocabulary and the meanings.
Arbor Day
Arbor Day
"When we plant trees, we plant the seeds of peace and the seeds of hope." Wangari Maathai
"When we plant trees, we plant the seeds of peace and the seeds of hope." Wangari Maathai
Arbor Day is a celebration of trees and their importance to providing shelter, securing the ground so it doesn't fall away, and beauty for all. While Arbor Day is a US holiday celebrated in all 50 states, several other countries have adopted similar observances including Japan, Australia, Korea and Yugoslavia. It is now celebrated in more than 40 countries in the world. In 1970, President Richard Nixon declared Arbor Day a federal holiday and it is observed the last Friday in April each year. It was April 30th this year. Arbor Day became a national sensation in 1907, when President Theodore Roosevelt sent out a proclamation to school children about forestry and the importance of trees.
Arbor Day is a celebration of trees and their importance to providing shelter, securing the ground so it doesn't fall away, and beauty for all. While Arbor Day is a US holiday celebrated in all 50 states, several other countries have adopted similar observances including Japan, Australia, Korea and Yugoslavia. It is now celebrated in more than 40 countries in the world. In 1970, President Richard Nixon declared Arbor Day a federal holiday and it is observed the last Friday in April each year. It was April 30th this year. Arbor Day became a national sensation in 1907, when President Theodore Roosevelt sent out a proclamation to school children about forestry and the importance of trees.
America has a national tree, and it's all thanks to Arbor Day. In 2004, the National Arbor Day Foundation hosted a vote on its website for a national tree. The winner pulled ahead early and never flagged: The oak tree.
America has a national tree, and it's all thanks to Arbor Day. In 2004, the National Arbor Day Foundation hosted a vote on its website for a national tree. The winner pulled ahead early and never flagged: The oak tree.
The oak tree is our national tree for the UNITED STATES, but each state has a state tree. In my original state of Illinois, the white oak tree is the state tree. Do you know what the state tree of Washington is? Every state has a nickname. Do you know what the nickname of Washington state is? Look it up or google it!
The oak tree is our national tree for the UNITED STATES, but each state has a state tree. In my original state of Illinois, the white oak tree is the state tree. Do you know what the state tree of Washington is? Every state has a nickname. Do you know what the nickname of Washington state is? Look it up or google it!
If you would like to read more on Arbor Day's history, click the blue button below. **There are 3 pages. Go to the next page by finding the page numbers at the bottom. Stop when you get to the word "EL Civics".
If you would like to read more on Arbor Day's history, click the blue button below. **There are 3 pages. Go to the next page by finding the page numbers at the bottom. Stop when you get to the word "EL Civics".
A Poem That Says it ALL!
A Poem That Says it ALL!
TREES
TREES
by Joyce Kilmer
I think that I shall never see A poem as lovely as a tree.
I think that I shall never see A poem as lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest ( pressed) Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest ( pressed) Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in Summer wear A nest of robins in her hair;
A tree that may in Summer wear A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain.
Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree.
Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree.
What do you think this poem means? What is the main idea?
What do you think this poem means? What is the main idea?
Homework - Write about a tree or forest experience, a tree or flower you like, or your favorite tree. Describe the tree/plant to me or your experience. Tell me about why you like it. It can be a present or past tense story.
Homework - Write about a tree or forest experience, a tree or flower you like, or your favorite tree. Describe the tree/plant to me or your experience. Tell me about why you like it. It can be a present or past tense story.
Email me your writing.
Email me your writing.
**See my story below.
**See my story below.
My favorite tree
My favorite tree
My Favorite Tree
My Favorite Tree
by: Diane Bruckner
by: Diane Bruckner
I love the forest! Every tree is different within the forest although they may be the same kind of tree. My favorite tree is at Snake Lake Nature Center Park in Tacoma. I walk there daily if it isn't raining. It is a tall medrona tree. I love this tree because it has a 'knot' on it that looks like a 'catfish'. I used to fish a lot when I was young, and my favorite fish to catch and eat was catfish. When I am walking, and I come to this tree, I feel so happy. It brings me happy memories of fishing with my family, and our times spent in the forest. I always pat and rub the top of the 'knot' and hug the trunk of the tree. I don't know why. Maybe it is good luck for me, but I love it.
I love the forest! Every tree is different within the forest although they may be the same kind of tree. My favorite tree is at Snake Lake Nature Center Park in Tacoma. I walk there daily if it isn't raining. It is a tall medrona tree. I love this tree because it has a 'knot' on it that looks like a 'catfish'. I used to fish a lot when I was young, and my favorite fish to catch and eat was catfish. When I am walking, and I come to this tree, I feel so happy. It brings me happy memories of fishing with my family, and our times spent in the forest. I always pat and rub the top of the 'knot' and hug the trunk of the tree. I don't know why. Maybe it is good luck for me, but I love it.
My favorite tree that has the knot near the bottom.
My favorite tree that has the knot near the bottom.
A dead medrona tree without it's outside bark.
A dead medrona tree without it's outside bark.
Medrona trees often have unusual knots.
Medrona trees often have unusual knots.
I love this book, and I have loved it since I first read it when I was a child. It 'speaks to me' about trees and what people 'take from trees'. Do you know the book, "The Giving Tree"? Yes, it is a children's book but it has a message for all of us!
I love this book, and I have loved it since I first read it when I was a child. It 'speaks to me' about trees and what people 'take from trees'. Do you know the book, "The Giving Tree"? Yes, it is a children's book but it has a message for all of us!
Take A Break
Take A Break