3D Evergreen Tree
Teach students more about evergreen trees with this simple and fun paper craft. Content Areas: Literacy, ELA, Art
Reading Rings
Teach students how to analyze a "tree cookie" to identify the age of a tree and any of its significant life events. Then, allow students to create a "tree cookie" of their own life using a paper plate.
Content Area: Science
Trees in Agriculture "Zine"
Have your students craft their own maga"zines" to learn more about important specialty crops grown in Illinois.
Comparing Conifer Hardiness
Teach students about the hardiness of trees and plants with the unique inquiry activity. Content Areas: Literacy, ELA, Science