Post on 13-Dec-2015
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What is a Tree?
• A tree is a tall, green plant
• A tree belongs to one of two families– Conifer family– Deciduous family
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What Is a Conifer Tree?
• Has cones• Has needles
– Needles stay green year round until they die
• Has soft wood• Has seeds inside the cones
White Pine Tree
A conifer tree…
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What Is a Deciduous Tree?
• Has flat leaves– Leaves are green in summer– Leaves turn colors in the fall– Leaves fall to the ground
each year
• Has hard wood• Has flowers • Makes fruit or nuts
A deciduous tree…
Black Cherry Tree
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Why Are Trees Useful?
• Trees provide us with wood
• Trees provide shelter and shade– For people– For animals
• Trees provide food– For people– For animals
• Trees make oxygen to help us breathe
• Trees are a fun place to play
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What Are Some of the Things We Can Make from Trees?
House
Furniture
ToysMaple SyrupPaper and
Pencils
ChristmasTree
Food Heat
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How Can We Make More Trees?
Plant A Seed
Or Plant a Small Tree
Give Tree Soil, Water, Sunlight,
and Air
Watch Tree Grow!
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How Can We Help Our Trees?
Recycle!Take Bags to the
Grocery Store!Use Less Paper! Plant More Trees!