Learning Objectives :
- Students will adopt a tree and create their own questions about the tree.
- Students will find answers to their questions.
- Students will create a final product to show what they learned about their tree.
- Students will fill out a KWL chart about trees.
Estimated Time Required :
3 class periods with possible extensions
Materials :
- Paper, pencils and crayons.
- Books about trees. I Can Name 50 Trees Today by Bonnie Worth is a good example.
- KWL chart
- Note cards
Assessment :
- Students complete the KWL chart.
- Students successfully create and answer 5 questions about their tree.
- Tree rubbing, drawing, leaf, and final product are put in class scrapbook.
Additional Information :
You can find additional activities on the topic of trees by searching on the "Activities" page.
Creator :
This lesson plan was created by Rachel Bailey.
Standards :
AASL Standards for 21st Century Learner
- AASL Standard 1: Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge
- AASL Standard 2: Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations and create new knowledge
Science
- Knows that learning can come from careful observations and simple experiments.
