This unit is to make students aware of forest products, types of trees, the value of forests, the damage that forest fires cause, and how the forests help the earth. Students will come to appreciate the values of forests. These lessons were designed not only for teachers, but for parents and friends of preschool through third graders who are planning a field trip to the Arboretum. However, you may use the lessons for study and observation closer to home in a park, backyard, or school playground. A lesson plan that can be adapted to various grade levels.
Students learn there is tremendous variation in nature.
Importance of Trees in the Rural Area Trees can play an important role in rural areas. As a living snowfence, trees can protect roads and highways as well as provide habitat cover for wildlife and protection for livestock. John's Word Search Puzzles A puzzle for you to print and do using the names of different kinds of trees. After reading this story, children will do an activity to help them learn about reproduction in plants, specifically the seeds in pine cones. The purpose of the project is to instill in children the important role people play in conserving the earth's resources.