#CommonCoreMonday CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly. 3-D Evergreen Trees: *Use this activity during the winter season to introduce students to the life cycle of an evergreen tree. Suggested Reading: Christmas Tree Farm by Ann Purmell Christmas Tree Farm by Sandra Jordan The Beautiful Christmas Tree by Charlotte Zolotow Procedure: 1. Discuss this easy version of an evergreen tree life cycle with your students: Cone: Evergreen tree growth starts with the cone. Through wind pollination, seeds develop on the seed cone. In nature, these seeds mature and produce new evergreen trees, which can take several years. Seedlings: Young trees or seedlings are planted in seed beds. Many evergreen producers purchase seedlings from specialty growers. The seedlings grow here until they are about 3 to 5 years old. After this time, the seedling is replanted in a field. Evergreen Tree: While in the field, the job of the tree is to keep growing. The evergreen grower takes care of the tree by pruning and shearing it, which is like giving the tree a hair cut. The trees grow in the field for several years until they are ready to be cut or harvested. In the spring, new trees are planted and the cycle begins again! 2. Use the 3-D Evergreen Tree found on page 4 of the Santa is coming to Illinois lesson booklet to review the life cycle: -Cut out the tree, including the tab at one edge. -Use a craft knife or scissors to cut a 1-inch slit along the outside edge of the tree. -Fold the tree in thirds along the dotted lines. -Then, insert the tab into the 1-inch slit. -Add tape along the side for extra reinforcement. -Each student will receive the Evergreen Tree Poem to put with their 3-D Evergreen Tree they have put together (which can be found on page 5 of the Santa lesson booklet) To find the Santa is from Illinois booklet, follow the link below to our website, look under lesson booklets, and it will be listed under the category: Special Books. agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/lesson_booklets.shtml
Posted on: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 13:00:01 +0000
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