1. Look through the series of slides that follow. Using what you have previously learned about the chestnut tree: 1. Re-order the slides in the historical sequence you believe is correct. 2. Include a short explanation of why you selected this sequence and keep in mind that there is more than one correct sequence.

2. Procedure Click on the slide sorter view (middle icon) lower left corner of page) to reorder the slides. Click and drag the images to move them into a new sequence. Or you can keep the slides in edit mode and click and drag to move them to a new position. Use the links below if you need further review. http://www.mde.state.md.us/ResearchCenter/Publications/General/e MDE/vol3no8/treeplanting.asp http://www.mde.state.md.us/ResearchCenter/Publications/General/e MDE/vol3no8/treeplanting.asp http://www.munic.state.ct.us/burlington/chestnuttree.htm http://www.acf.org/pdfs/news/2009/4- April/Fighting%20the%20blight_%20The_return_of_the_American_c hestnut_tree%20_%20MNN_Mother.pdf http://www.acf.org/pdfs/news/2009/4- April/Fighting%20the%20blight_%20The_return_of_the_American_c hestnut_tree%20_%20MNN_Mother.pdf Charlie the chestnut Charlie the chestnut

6. Pollen Hybridization Stumps are all that remain from a one time chestnut orchard in Blue Grass, Va.

8. Dead Chestnuts along Blue Ridge Parkway, late 1950's. Photo courtesy of National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway photo archives.

10. Chestnut Trees of approximately 20 feet in diameter dwarf lumberjacks in this turn-of-the-century photograph from the Forest History Society, Inc.

12. Conclusion Conclusion: Develop a concept map that includes the following: What makes The American Chestnut Tree special and unique? Prior to 1900 Where found Uses Post 1900 The blight and what happened as a result Where found? Efforts to reintroduce species