Using Trade books to teach tree classification

Using trade books is just the starting point for helping students develop and apply skills for tree identification. Tips for developing observation skills and classification are embedded wit... See More

Using trade books is just the starting point for helping students develop and apply skills for tree identification. Tips for developing observation skills and classification are embedded within the article along with specific directions for teaching students how to estimate the height of trees. Using simple organisms like trees will no doubt stimulate student interest in the outside world and improve their process skills. If you have trees on your school property, this article will aid you in utilizing them to stimulate interest in science.