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Fantastic Forests
When people think of the forest, usually the first image that pops into their head is one of huge, green trees. Trees come in all different shapes and sizes and are important to the survival of life on earth. Not only do they provide shelter for many animals and lumber for humans, they keep the soil from eroding away and even provide us with the oxygen we breathe! Trees are vital to human survival and it is important that we learn about them so we know how to care for them.
The second grade first learned the basic anatomy of trees, looking closely at examples of roots, trunks, branches, and what makes the "crown" of different trees. Students observed that some trees have leaves while others have pointy things called needles. Students also noticed that trees with leaves seem to lose their leaves in the fall and winter while the needle trees stay green all year long. Based on this information, we were able to classify trees into two groups: deciduous and evergreen. Ask a second grader the difference!
Each student built a model forest including one deciduous tree, one evergreen tree, a water source, and animals. Students were allowed to choose a season (winter or summer) for their forest and add details accordingly. Check out our work below and look out for these fabulous forests at Arts Night 2013!
The second grade first learned the basic anatomy of trees, looking closely at examples of roots, trunks, branches, and what makes the "crown" of different trees. Students observed that some trees have leaves while others have pointy things called needles. Students also noticed that trees with leaves seem to lose their leaves in the fall and winter while the needle trees stay green all year long. Based on this information, we were able to classify trees into two groups: deciduous and evergreen. Ask a second grader the difference!
Each student built a model forest including one deciduous tree, one evergreen tree, a water source, and animals. Students were allowed to choose a season (winter or summer) for their forest and add details accordingly. Check out our work below and look out for these fabulous forests at Arts Night 2013!