Career & Field Day

December 28, 2020 | By Project Learning Tree

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Trees in Trouble

Students examine trees for signs of damage or poor health and investigate conditions that may cause trees and other plants to become unhealthy.

December 28, 2020 | By Project Learning Tree

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Tree ID

Tree species can be identified by looking at several different features: leaves, bark, twigs, flowers, fruit, and seeds. Even the overall shape of a tree can give clues to the tree’s identity.

December 28, 2020 | By Project Learning Tree

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Tree Cookies

Tree rings show patterns of change in the tree’s life, as well as changes in the area where it grows. Students will trace environmental and historical changes using a cross-section of a tree.

December 28, 2020 | By Project Learning Tree

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Peek at Packaging

Nearly everything we buy comes in some sort of package. Students examine the pros and cons of different packaging and design an “ideal” package.

December 28, 2020 | By Project Learning Tree

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All kinds of people work in the forest—from foresters, to loggers, to scientists. Everyone depends on properly managed forests for recreation, essential products, wildlife and biodiversity, clean water and air.

December 28, 2020 | By Project Learning Tree

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Get Outside!

Regular time outdoors is beneficial for emotional, mental, and physical health, as well as for creativity, learning, and child development. In this activity, students will examine the physical and emotional effects of a task done outdoors.

December 28, 2020 | By Project Learning Tree

Every Tree for Itself

This fun and active modeling simulation reviews the conditions that trees need to live and grow, while also demonstrating that trees must compete to meet their needs.

December 28, 2020 | By Project Learning Tree

Make Your Own Paper

Students learn about the papermaking process by trying it themselves. Students will find out that they can make their own paper and that their product is practical, as well as beautiful.

December 14, 2020 | By Project Learning Tree

Learn About Forests: Every Tree for Itself

This Learn About Forest activity is perfect for forest sector professionals leading outreach events, career days, or field visits with youth. Learners model how trees compete with each other for nutrients, sunlight, space, and water.

December 13, 2020 | By Project Learning Tree

Learn About Forests: Living with Fire

This Learn About Forest activity is perfect for forest sector professionals leading outreach events, career days, or field visits with youth. Learners explore the role of fire in ecosystems and conduct a wildfire safety inspection of the site.