Key QuestionKey Question

What skills are necessary for tree identification What skills are necessary for tree identification

ObjectivesObjectives

Students will be able to recognize tree species Students will be able to recognize tree species have different physical characteristics that can have different physical characteristics that can be used to identify the tree. be used to identify the tree.

Students will analyze tree shape in order to Students will analyze tree shape in order to identify trees. identify trees.

Students will analyze ring structure to Students will analyze ring structure to determine the age of trees. determine the age of trees.

Warm-UpWarm-Up

How do you find the circumference of a tree? How do you find the circumference of a tree?

What you need to know!What you need to know!

Crown – The part of the tree that includes the Crown – The part of the tree that includes the main trunk, branches, and leaves. main trunk, branches, and leaves.

Silhouette – The outline of the tree.Silhouette – The outline of the tree. Prune – To trim or cut back branches. Prune – To trim or cut back branches.

Shape Review Shape Review Trees can be identified with these shapes:Trees can be identified with these shapes:RectangleRectangle, , SquareSquare, , OvalOval, , CircleCircle, and , and TriangleTriangle

Tree Shape Tree Shape

Identifying the geometric shape of a tree is a Identifying the geometric shape of a tree is a step in identifying the species of a tree. step in identifying the species of a tree.

Click here for Tree ShapesClick here for Tree Shapes Complete the “Shape of a Tree activity” to Complete the “Shape of a Tree activity” to

practice identifying tree characteristics. practice identifying tree characteristics.

Click for AnswersClick for Answers

Answer Key/Shape of a TreeAnswer Key/Shape of a Tree

More Practice More Practice

Practice with these trees.Practice with these trees.

Click on each picture for the answer. Click on each picture for the answer.

How Old is Charlie?How Old is Charlie?

Follow the directions for How Old is Charlie Follow the directions for How Old is Charlie activity?activity?

Conclusions Conclusions

Complete the Search for Words about TreesComplete the Search for Words about Trees

Alternate ConclusionAlternate Conclusion

Homework:Homework: Collect data about trees in Collect data about trees in

your neighborhood. your neighborhood. Identify tree shape of at Identify tree shape of at

least 10 trees. least 10 trees. Create a chart to record the Create a chart to record the

tree shapes that you find.tree shapes that you find. What is the probability of What is the probability of

finding a triangle shaped finding a triangle shaped tree in your neighbor? tree in your neighbor? Square? Rectangle? Oval?Square? Rectangle? Oval?

Tree ShapeTree Shape AmountAmount

TriangleTriangle

SquareSquare

RectangleRectangle

Oval Oval