Name _____________________________________ Pd. _____ Date ____________________________

Tree Identification Lab Objective: Identify the common parts and qualities of trees. Use a guide to identify six trees found on the Woodland Hills campus.

Procedure: In this lab, the students will work with a partner and use the provided map to locate and identify trees A-F. Some basic Tree Identification Guides will be available for use. At each tree, the students will distinguish between a pair of choices concerning several tree qualities.

Figure 1: Map of Side Access Road to WHHS

STARTING POINT @ the Side Exit.

Tree A

Tree B

Tree C

Tree D

Tree E

Tree F

Name _____________________________________ Pd. _____ Date ____________________________

Results: Circle the correct answer under each category for each tree.

Tree Leaves Leaf attachment Leaf Shape Leaf Margin

A Simple Compound Alternate Opposite Needle

like Lobed Unlobed Smooth Serrated

B Simple Compound Alternate Opposite Needle

like Lobed Unlobed Smooth Serrated

C Simple Compound Alternate Opposite Needle

like Lobed Unlobed Smooth Serrated

D Simple Compound Alternate Opposite Needle

like Lobed Unlobed Smooth Serrated

E Simple Compound Alternate Opposite Needle

like Lobed Unlobed Smooth Serrated

F Simple Compound Alternate Opposite Needle

like Lobed Unlobed Smooth Serrated

Tree Common Name Scientific Name

A

B

C

D

E

F

Discussion: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. What is the difference between a simple leaf and a compound leaf?

2. What is the difference between deciduous trees and evergreen trees?

3. Which tree was your favorite? Explain why?