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Amazing Evergreens

Age Group: First – Fourth Grade

Time: 1 ½ - 2 hours

Standards of Learning

Science: 1.1, 1.4, 1.7, 2.1, 2.4, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.7, 3.8, 4.1, 4.4, 4.5

Objectives

Students will conduct investigations through experiments with evergreens in which they will make observations, make predictions, collect data

and formulate questions based on data. (Science 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1)

Students will investigate and understand that evergreens have life needs,

functional parts, undergo a series of orderly changes in their life cycle

and can be classified according to certain characteristics.

(Science 1.4, 2.4, 3.8, 4.4, 4.5)

Students will investigate and understand the relationship of seasonal changes and weather to the life cycle of the pine tree. (Science 1.7, 2.7)
Students will investigate and understand that evergreen plants produce

oxygen and food and are a source of useful products. (Science 2.8)

Students will investigate and understand that soil provides the support and

nutrients necessary for plant growth. (Science 3.7)

Book List

Pine Trees Allen Fowler

From Pinecone to Pine Tree Ellen Weiss

Evergreen Trees John F. Prevost

Trees, Leaves and Bark Diane L. Burns

The Life Cycle of a Tree Bobbie Kalman

Where Would I be in an Evergreen Tree? Jennifer Blomgren

Best Evergreen Trees and Shrubs Stefan T. Buczacki

The Solstice Evergreen: History, Folklore and Origins of the Christmas Tree Sheryl Karas

All About Evergreens Ortho Books

Evergreen Trees and Shrubs James Underwood Crockett

Building Background Knowledge

Suggested pre-field trip activities to build background knowledge.

Read any of the books on the book list. Discuss the different

types of evergreens.

2. Students collect different types of evergreens and bring them

to class. Have students try to identify the various samples.

3. Take a nature walk around your school looking for evergreen trees.

Collect bark and leaf or needle samples. Use the bark, leaves and needle

samples to make an identification book.

4. Read From Pinecone to Pine Tree. Discuss the life cycle of the pine

tree. Compare this life cycle to other life cycles students may be familiar

with such as a pumpkin or apple. (use attachment 2)

5. Have the students write predictions of what they think their Amazing

Evergreen field trip will be like. (use attachment 1)

Enrichment Activities

Suggested post field trip activities to reinforce instruction.

Have the students take digital pictures during the field trip. Use the pictures to make a photo story about their field trip.

2. Have the students draw pictures and/or write about their field trip.

Put all the pages together to make a class book. Students will enjoy the

book during the rest of the year. (use attachment 1)

3. Students should be able to illustrate appropriate pictures depicting the

different stages of the life cycle of the Pine Tree using knowledge

acquired on the field trip. (use attachment 2)

4. Grow Your Own Tree:

1. Keep a closed pinecone in a warm dry place until it opens.

2. Shake the seeds from a pinecone over a paper plate.

3. Choose 2 seeds that are dark in color. (Light colored seeds will not grow).

4. Plant each seed in a small plastic container by pressing lightly into the

soil so it is covered. Make 2 small holes in the bottom of the container prior to

planting.

5. Put the container on a waterproof saucer in a sunny place.

6. Every few days, water the cup carefully so that the soil is moist, not

soggy.

7. Be patient, trees grow very slowly!

5. Bark Rubbing Poster:

1. Use thumbtacks to pin a thin piece of paper, such as onion skin or

tracing paper, against the tree trunk at eye level.

2. Rub the flat length of the crayon across the paper. Using colors found

in the actual bark.

3. As you rub, the pattern of the bark will appear.

4. Have students identify the type of tree by looking at the bark rubbings.

6. Pinecone Snack For Birds:

1. Smear peanut butter over the pinecone’s edges and into its cracks,

using your finger. Wipe your hands on a napkin.

2. Sprinkle birdseed and bread crumbs over the peanut butter, pressing to

keep in place.

3. Loop the hooked end of a wire around the top of the pinecone, twisting

so it won’t come loose.

4. Hang the pinecone on a tree and watch feathered friends visit.

7. Order evergreen seedlings to plant around your school to celebrate

Earth Day. www.nurseymen.com

Websites

www.fast-growing–trees.com/EvergreenTrees.htm

www.naturehills.com/catalog/trees/evergreen_trees.apx good pictures

www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/GARDEN/07403.html good teacher info

www.nurseymen.com to purchase evergreen seedlings

Videos

www.videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/25264-evergreen-and-decidious-evergreen-trees-video.htm

AMAZING EVERGREENS AGE GROUP FIRST – FOURTH GRADE TIME

Field Trip Activities

Materials:

Per Group: From Pinecone to Pine Tree

1 bag of pine branches and cones Photo Story

1 bag of broad leaf samples 1 scavenger sheet (per student)

1 Pine Tree data sheet 1 pencil (per student)

1 Broad Leaf data sheet 1 clipboard per student

1 Pine Tree sorting board

1 Broad Leaf sorting board

Procedure

Whole Group: (20 minutes)

Show the photo story of the life cycle of the pine tree.

Conifers – pine trees with cones.

Identify each part of the plant and its purpose.

Pinecones – hold the seeds from which new pine trees grow.

Male cones – look like little flowers and are covered with pollen.

Female cones – are soft and green until they gather pollen:

Then they grow larger and become woody. Seeds grow inside.

When the female cone opens up, they drop new seeds.

Wind and animals move the seeds around.

Seed – contains the first two seed leaves and nutrients to grow

Root – supports the plant, collects water and nutrients from the

soil

Shoot - first thing to appear out of the ground.

Seedling – shoot opens up to expose new needles

Leaves – take in carbon dioxide and produce oxygen

- They use sunshine and air to make food for the plant.

Basic Needs:

Soil – provides nutrients and water to the plant

Water – makes the plant grow

Sunlight – heats the soil in the spring and makes the

Seeds grow; helps the leaves

take carbon dioxide and make oxygen.

2. Evergreen Experiments: (20 minutes)

Explain to students that they will identify different types of

evergreens using observations skills.

Pine Tree:

1. Show picture of White Pine, Douglas Fir and Cedar.

Use data sheet to identify characteristics

2. Using sample bags: Have groups identify the three different samples

of branches and cones. use sorting board

Broad Leaf:

1. Show pictures of Holly, Boxwood, and Rhododendron.

Use data sheet to identify the characteristics

2. Using sample bags: Have groups identify the three different samples

of branches. use sorting board

3. Scavenger Hunt: (30 minutes)

Students will go on a scavenger hunt to identify the 6 different types of

evergreens located on the property.

4. Hayride and Farm Tour: (30 minutes)

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