Naming trees
I can identify and name different trees.
Naming trees
I can identify and name different trees.
Lesson details
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
Common misconception
Children may think that all trees look the same.
Examples of different types of trees with differing features.
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.
Equipment
Hand lenses if available, and a range of different leaves to compare.
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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