We use trees for many of the things we need to survive. The oxygen we breathe is produced by trees. Trees provide the wood we use to build shelter. Some trees produce syrup for the pancakes and waffles we eat for breakfast.
Trees provide shelter and food for animals.
In this lesson you will learn about the characteristics used to identify trees. Before you do the lab, check out the Lab Preparation Guide . In groups of four, go on a Nature Trail or just out in the woods. Your teacher will assign each group 20 trees to find and identify. Two people will write notes on each tree.