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Trees

Investigation 3: Trees Through the Seasons
Part 9: Visiting Adopted Trees in Spring

Lesson Summary

Students revisit their trees. They look for evidence of new growth in the leaves, flowers, and the area surrounding the tree. 

Teacher Background

Trees change through the seasons.
Trees are growing, living organisms.

Set-up/Management Tips

  1. Draw a picture of their spring adopted tree.
  2. Bring string out to measure the tree.

Literacy Support

Scientific Vocabulary
The following words are key vocabulary words that will be introduced in this lesson and reinforced throughout the unit:

Blossom
End Bud
Measurement
Season
Seed
Swollen
Spring