Activity Topic: Tree Conservation (Science and Language Arts)

Age Level: 5-9

Materials/Equipment Needed:

Books:

The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

Trees: Earth’s Lungs by Barbara Webb

Tell me, Tree by Gail Gibbons

Other Materials:

Pencils, paper, magnifying glasses, digital cameras, crayons, poster board, makers, rulers, stencils, scissors, glue

Objective:

The objective of this activity is for school-age children to understand the importance of conserving our trees.  Children can work together to create a poster about saving the trees or the importance of recycling.

Summary of Activity:

• Introduce activity by reading The Lorax
  • Read book outside, near wooded area
• Highlight information from Trees: Earth’s Lungs and Tell me, Tree to explain the following objectives:
  • The parts of a tree (roots, bark, trunk, branches, leaves, seeds)
  • Trees turn carbon dioxide into oxygen that helps us breath
  • Trees reduce air pollution and prevent erosion
  • Animals and other wildlife use trees as their homes
• Spend time exploring trees by:
  • Exploring leaves and bark with magnifying glasses
  • Using paper and crayons to do rubbings on bark and leaves
  • Examine the roots and bottom of the tree
  • Measure the circumference of a tree trunk
• Give task of creating a poster explaining why others should save trees. Children may draw inspiration from The Lorax or create their own slogan or theme.