Meet a Tree

Trees do so much for us; they provide beauty, shade, and the air we breathe! However, it’s easy to walk by a tree without giving it a second thought. Use these “Meet a Tree” questions to structure a guided observation of a tree with young learners.

Categories

Age Group: Preschool
ELOF Domain: Approaches to Learning, Scientific Reasoning
Resource Format: E-Activity
Language: English
Smithsonian Museum: Smithsonian Gardens
Topic: Trees, Homes and Habitats, Nature, Science
A tree in fall with its leaves turning yellow and orange.

Part of the Following Programs

A pink Jackalope puppet stands next to a cartoon illustration of a brown haired man playing a guitar. Surrounding them are different animals including birds, a sloth, and an agouti which is a kind of rodent.

Three Cheers for Trees

During this field trip, children will explore the amazing qualities of trees and learn how they benefit both animals and humans every day, from providing shelter and food to serving as a useful material for various objects. It's a TREE-tastic program! 

Content Unit :
Trees
Featured Creature :
Two-toed sloth, Red-rumped agouti