Our exclusive Tree-Mendous Kit helps kids learn to identify and explore a variety of different types of trees in your area. What do they look like? How do they grow? How old are they? How do leaves differ from one another and why? Why are we so dependent upon trees?
Ages 5 and up.
Unit Goals and Concepts:
- Use all of the senses to increase awareness of diversity of trees
- Study the life history of trees by reading tree ring clues
- Identify leaves from different trees
- Create an art project with a tree disc
Materials Included:
- 25 tree discs (approximately 2"-3" each with drilled holes). Discs can be colored, wood-burned, sanded and decorated for lasting take-home memories. Tree discs are cut and drilled from tree trimmings.
- Two decks of our exclusive Tree-Mendous Leaf Cards
- Books and other resource materials
- An instructor manual and activity guide, with a full curriculum that makes inspiring kids easy and fun.
- The only materials you supply are markers and yarn, plus sandpaper (if desired).
For groups larger than 25, simply order extra packs of tree discs (see "Accessories" below).
Tree-Mendous
General: National Science Education Standard NS.K-4.3 and NS.5-8.3 Life Science.
Content Standard C: The Characteristics of Organisms (K-4)
Organisms have basic needs. Organisms can survive only in environments in which their needs can be met.
Each plant has different structures that serve different functions in growth, survival, and reproduction.
The Life Cycles of Organisms (K-4)
Plants closely resemble their parents.
Many characteristics of an organism are inherited from the parents of the organism (leaves).
Regulation and Behavior (5-8)
All organisms must be able to obtain and use resources, grow, reproduce, and maintain stable internal conditions while living in a constantly changing external environment.
Specific (California standards):
(2.2a) Students know that organisms reproduce offspring of their own kind and that the offspring resemble their parents and one another.
(1.2e) Students know roots are associated with the intake of water and soil nutrients and green leaves are associated with making food from sunlight.
(5.2a) Students know many multi-cellular organisms have specialized structures to support the transport of materials. AND (3.3a) Students know plants have structures that serve different functions in growth, survival, and reproduction.
(K.2a) Students know how to observe and describe similarities and differences in the appearance and behavior of plants. AND (5.2f) Students know plants use carbon dioxide (CO2) and energy from sunlight to build molecules of sugar and release oxygen.
(1.2b) Students know plants need water and light. AND (2.2e) Students know light, gravity, touch, or environmental stress can affect the germination, growth, and development of plants.
(K.4d) Compare and sort common objects by one physical attribute. AND (2.4c) Compare and sort objects by two or more physical attributes.
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