National Tree Week - Primary resources
This group of activities, based around trees can enhance the teaching of aspects of both the science and mathematics curriculum. They range from resources to help identify different leaves, such as leaf bingo, to activities collecting and handling data on trees, including one to work out the age of a tree from its circumference.
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Mathematical measuring - lengths of leaves
This resource focusses on measuring the lengths and widths of leaves from a tree, placing the data in a table and calculating the mean average of each. In this activity learners will measure the lengths and widths of six leaves from a single tree. They will place this data in a table and then calculate the mean...
One year on Earth - Understanding seasons
In this set of two activities, pupils will develop their understanding of seasons and the basic mechanism behind the different seasons on Earth. Pupils will learn that trees look different at different times of the year due to seasons, that seasonal changes can be seen from space and how to analyse images and...
Close encounters with trees
Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) resources look at the effects of climate change.This activity encourages students to make observations, record data and be aware of the links between weather and trees. Students work with their peers to collect data using drawings or photographs. They also make...
The life of trees
Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) have produced a series of resources looking at the consequences of climate change. In this activity, students investigate the functions and importance of trees. Activities look at the functions of different parts of trees as well as the overall importance of trees....
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| Subject(s) | Science, Biology, Practical work, Outside the classroom |
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| Age | 5-7, 7-11 |
| Published | n.a |
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| Direct URL | https://www.stem.org.uk/cxhfjg |
