A Tree Can Be...

Give your young forest rangers a chance to see all the things a tree can be in this hands-on science lesson. Your class will learn about the parts of a tree and the science of decay.

Grade

Preschool

Subject

Science

Life Science

Plants, Animals, and the Earth

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Learning Objectives

Students will be able to name the main parts of a tree and identify different ways in which trees benefit other living things.

Introduction

(20 minutes)

Read A Tree Can Be... by Judy Nayer aloud to the class.
Discuss the benefits of trees with the class. Mention how they house animals and provide food and shade.
Go over the different parts of a tree: roots, trunk, branches, and leaves.
Ask students questions about trees and their parts. For example: What is your favorite part of a tree and why?
Distribute copies of the Test Your Tree Knowledge worksheet and have students complete it.