Introduction
You have been learning about various characteristics of trees and how those characteristics such as leaves, bark, wood, seeds, and cones to help identify a tree. In addition, you have determined the various classifications of trees including hardwood, softwood, gymnosperm and angiosperm.
Now you have an opportunity to put all of your knowledge about trees together and make a tree collection of trees commonly found in Alabama.
Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...
- Identify major species of trees and their characteristics.
Essential Questions
- What are the major species of trees and their characteristics?
Enduring Understandings
- Each job, career, and profession has a set of preparation requirements, career exploration experiences, and different opportunities for personal and professional growth and satisfaction.
- Proper forest management is vital in creating a balance that not only protects forests and related habitats, but also allows for the use of renewable natural resources.
The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Career Tech: Forestry standard: 4, 4a.