Arbor Day Teachers Guide - An assortment of ideas for field activities and Arbor Day celebrations. Real Trees 4 Kids - Download a set of lesson ideas and activity pages for students that highlights the process of growing and harvesting trees. To prepare for this lab you will need seed samples from 10-15 plants. If you have a nature area available, allow students to collect their own seed samples. Challenge students to create their own dichotomous key to help them identify each seed.
Students can trade their keys with classmates to assess their seed key and get feedback.
Directions for the lab are listed on the General Science lesson page . Designer Seeds - Students investigate seed structure and attempt to create a seed that will travel farthest. Flower Dissection Lab - Two worksheets to explore flowers and plants with your students. This Circle of Life page offers a great lesson on fruits and flowers. Partners in Pollination - A series of three lessons and activity pages investigating how plant and animal partners interact to accomplish pollination.