Trees
Learn how to identify various species of trees from their leaves. Many sites focus on Missouri trees. Also find out why leaves change color in the fall. Includes a leaf cam, online games, handouts, art activities and other lessons relating to trees. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on Arbor Day.
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EEK! A Tree's True Color
This site explains why leaves changes color and why they fall off branches in autumn.
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Dichotomous Tree Key
This is an online exercise that helps you identify leaves step-by-step. First decide if it's a coniferous or deciduous tree, then choose the type of branch it has, then look at the leaf illustrations for identification.
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Autumn Leaf Scrapbook
Use the arrow to scroll through the pages and see pictures of different types of trees.
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Common Fall Leaves
This page is perfect for students trying to identify different types of leaves in Missouri. There is an illustration of a leaf with the tree name listed below.
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Colorful Memories: Preserving Fall Colors
The Missouri Department of Conservation offers tips on how to preserve fall leaves.
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Missouri Department of Conservation: Trees and Shrubs
Scroll down and click on a tree species to learn more about it. The main page lists the key for the symbols.
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The Tree with Red Mittens
This article is about sassafras trees in the Missouri Ozarks and includes a recipe for making sassafras tea.
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Scholastic: Fingerpaint Leaf Prints
This page has instructions for making prints from leaves. Includes three book titles about trees.
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Trees Are Terrific
This multimedia site provides an overview about trees. This is a good introduction for younger students.
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Missouri Urban Trees
Learn more about Missouri trees. Click on "Large Shade Trees" for photographs and information about each species.
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Missouri State Champion
Scroll through this list on this 12-page PDF file and find out if any Missouri state champion trees are located in your area. Use the link at the top to learn what it takes to be a champion tree.
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Name That Leaf!
This game has photographs of leaves. The goal is to drag the name of the tree to the appropriate leaf. Fun for the SMARTboard.
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ABC Teach: Arbor Day
This site has a variety of activities and worksheets about trees, including word searches, Venn diagrams, and a book pattern.
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Secret Life of Trees
This animation shows the important parts of a tree and how it functions.
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Looks at Leaves
In this classroom activity students can observe, measure, and sort tree leaves.
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What Tree Is It?
Descriptions and pictures to help identify trees by leaf, fruit, or name. Nicely organized site that's easy to use.
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eThemes Resource: Holiday: Arbor Day
These sites offer ideas and activities for celebrating Arbor Day. Includes information on the history of Arbor Day, plus interactive games, online puzzles, and hands-on crafts. Also includes general information about trees and the products that come from them. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on trees.
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eThemes Resource: Seasons
These websites are about the earth's seasons and why they occur. There are animations, worksheets, interactive quizzes, and lesson plans. One site allows you to send seasonal e-Cards to your friends. Includes links to eThemes Resources on winter, spring, summer, and autumn.