Thursday April 30, 2015

LT: I can determine the value of a tree

Name: ________________________  Date: _______________ Class Period: ______________

Explore a Tree

Part 1:

1. Choose a tree that can be found in CO.

2. Draw a colored, and detailed, and labeled picture of it

3. Determine what species it is

4. Identify what types of creatures may be living in or near this tree.

Part 2

Underneath your picture, or on a separate piece of paper, answer the following questions, in full and complete sentences. Write at least 3-5 sentences for each question. (You can use the back of this paper)

1. What values do you think  this tree has? (think about the environment in which it lives, and the creatures that live in/near it, what shelter, food, etc. it provides)

2. What does this tree do for you?

3. What does this tree do for the living things surrounding it?

4. What are some uses that humans have for trees? Let’s analyze our role the our consumption of Earth’s resources.