Trees and Forestry

Let's Get Wild

"Outdoor Education For the Next Generation"

Trees and Forestry

Presentation: ‘tree cookies’ used to age and identify. Various tree/wood samples to show diversity and uses. A ’20 item questionnaire’ demonstrates how trees are part of everyday life – over 5,000 items! Can be held outdoors. Field guides. Tree rubbings. Leaf collection & identification.

Grade levels: 3 – 6 Sessions per day: 3 Session length: 90 minutes Ideal group size: 30

1. What is a tree?
            Air conditioner
            Water purifier
            Food & cover for wildlife

2. Kinds of trees
            Conifers (evergreens)
            Broad-leaved/deciduous

3. Identification & Parts
            Leaves
            Twigs
            Bark
            Flowers
            Fruit
            Fragrance

4. Trees & Fire
            Benefits
            Damages
            Cost

5. Importance of trees
            Food
            Medicine
            Economic value
            Noise buffer
            Recreation
            Erosion control

6. Products or by-products from trees
THE LIST IS ENDLESS
’20 item Questionnaire’

7. Fun facts about trees
            Tree knees!
            World’s tallest tree?
            World’s oldest tree?
How many acorns can an individual oak tree produce each year?
Georgia State Tree

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