Trees, Trees, & More Trees

Created By: Ms. Tammie Shepherd Ms. Ora McCrutchen Mrs. Martha Williams

Language Arts

Language Arts Activities Sing the tree song with the teacher. Pick out all the plural nouns that are in the song. Get in groups and practice the tree song. (see attachment) Read a book about a tree or trees Retell the tree story by acting it out, summarizing it, completing story elements, or by completing a chart with the beginning, middle, and end. Create a standing cube portraying the different seasons of the year.

Tree Song Leaves, branches, trunk and roots Trees are important to you and to me Leaves, branches, trunk and roots

Mathematics

Thermometer Vocabulary:  Thermometer – an instrument for measuring temperature  Fahrenheit – customary units for measuring temperature  Celsius – metric system for measuring degrees

Thermometers Read the temperature Shade in the temperature

Types of Graphs

Weather Activity Greenville, MS 10 –day forecast Directions: Look at the 10-day forecast above and graph the high and low temperatures. Tonight Jun 26 Mon 27Tue 28Wed 29Thu 30Fri Jul 1Sat 2Sun 3Mon 4Tue 5 ClearSunny Scattered Strong Storms Isolated T-Storms Sunny Mostly Sunny Scattered T-Storms 98° High97°98°93°96°99°100°96°97°96° 76° Low 76° 73°74°75° 76°

Science

Types of Trees Angiosperms vs. Gymnosperms Angiosperms are flowering plants and their seeds are encased in a protective ovary Gymnosperms, on the other hand, do not produce flowers. Trees can also be divided into deciduous and coniferous categories. Deciduous vs. Coniferous Deciduous trees are also known as broadleaf trees because the leaves are generally larger and wider than those of conifers. Coniferous trees keep their leaves throughout the year, shedding only the oldest leaves.

The crown, which consists of the leaves and branches at the top of a tree, plays an important role in filtering dust and other particles from the air. It also helps cool the air by providing shade and reduces the impact of raindrops on the soil below. A tree’s roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil, store sugar and anchor the tree upright in the ground. The leaves convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and provide the tree with energy to grow and fight disease Leaves perform two vital functions for trees. They produce sugars by photosynthesis and they allow for the distribution of water through transpiration. The trunk, branches and twigs of the tree are covered with bark. The trunk, or stem, of a tree supports the crown and gives the tree its shape and strength. As a tree grows, older xylem cells in the center of the tree become inactive and die, forming heartwood. The xylem, or sapwood, comprises the youngest layers of wood. The cambium is a very thin layer of growing tissue that produces new cells that become either xylem, phloem or more cambium. The phloem or inner bark, which is found between the cambium and the outer bark, acts as a food supply line by carrying sap (sugar and nutrients dissolved in water) from the leaves to the rest of the tree.

Nature’s Treasure Chest Things we get from trees:  Paper – books, newspapers, etc.  Wood – furniture, handrail, stairs, steps, cupboards, doors, floors, toys …  Medicine – used for high blood pressure and Parkinson’s disease which comes from lignin  vanilla (made from lignin which is made from trees)  Food – pancakes, cookies (which contains torula yeast which is produced when pulp is made. Gum, candy, …etc Can you think of anything else we get from trees?

Benefit of Trees Provide food Prevent soil erosion Clean and cool the air Block summer and winter winds Eliminate urban sounds Serenity Beauty and aesthetic appeals that cross cultural lines

Social Studies

Social Studies Activity Define family tree and ancestor. Tell the students that a family tree is usually made in the form of a chart, which looks like a tree shape. The younger generation (or line of ancestors) is at the bottom of the chart and the older generations are at the top of the chart. Provide an example on paper of her family tree. Student will create their family tree

Trees Jeopardy Game.ppt

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