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The Closer You Look
Students observe trees and collect data about them. They then draw a picture of a tree and compare and contrast it to the one they drew in the Engage: Picture a Tree activity.
Treemendous Science!
For grades K-2. In this E-Unit students explore and collect tree data to develop an understanding of how trees grow, the roles trees play in ecosystems, and the ways in which trees and humans interact.
Sensational Trees
Sensational Trees is a downloadable resource for educators of students in grades K-2 that uses sensory exploration to understand objects, spaces, people and interactions.
PreK-8 Environmental Education
Charting Diversity. Birds and Worms. Pollution Search. These are some of the 96 hands-on interdisciplinary activities found in Project Learning Tree’s PreK-8 Environmental Education Activity Guide.
Adopt a Tree
Students select individual trees to observe over time, deepening their awareness of tree changes and developing a greater appreciation for their local environment.
Three Cheers for Trees
In this activity, children explore the many products and benefits that trees provide.
Community Explorers
In this activity, children explore how their community—and the trees within it—provide things people need.
Home Tweet Home
In this activity, children discover how plants and animals depend on trees.
Parts to Play
In this activity, children make a tree costume and explore the parts of a tree.
My Tree and Me
In this activity, children compare trees and identify distinguishing features.
Evergreens in Winter
In this activity, children explore evergreen trees—and the season of winter—using their senses.
Fall for Trees
In this activity, children explore the signs of autumn and play with falling, changing, and dancing leaves.