Naming trees
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify and name different trees.
Key learning points
- Trees are plants
- Different types of trees have different shaped and sized leaves
- Leaves can be looked at closely and compared using observation skills
- Trees can be identified using simple secondary sources of information
Keywords
Plants - A plant is a living thing that often has roots, stem and leaves.
Trees - A tree is a plant which has a trunk supporting leaves and branches.
Leaves - A leaf is the part of a plant where the plant makes its food using the process of photosynthesis.
Observe - To observe is to look very closely and use other senses too.
Identify - To identify something is to be able to name it correctly.
Common misconception
Children may think that all trees look the same.
Examples of different types of trees with differing features.
Teacher tip
Provide children with magnifying glasses or viewers to help them to observe carefully and notice lots of detail. Laminating leaves can be an effective way to preserve them and prevent them from damage when being handled by children.
Equipment
Hand lenses if available, and a range of different leaves to compare.
Content guidance
Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Trees are ...
Q2.The trunk of a tree is its ...
Q3.Which of these will help you to observe a tree?
Q4.Where are the roots of a tree?
Q5.What can grow out of the trunk of a tree?
Q6.Jacob spots a tree he has not seen before. What can he do to identify it?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? All leaves look the same.
Q2.When we look closely at trees we are ...
Q3.Where can you find information to help you identify trees?
Q4.Identify these leaves and match to the correct tree.
oak
holly
sycamore
Q5.Which of these is a question we ask when comparing leaves?
Q6.Is a tree a plant?
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