This is an opening activity for the DNA studies of this course. Materials 'Key Tree' Construction paper leaves markers Preparation Create a Key Tree using this drawing as a model. Post Key Tree in the front of the room. Each student receives a construction paper cut-out of a leaf.
Students choose partners.
Students will place their leaf near the smallest branch that matches their partners characteristics. Reprinted with permission of the National Wildlife Federation from the Trees Are Terrific issue of Naturescope . The format is Microsoft Word 6.0.