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Children are naturally curious about the world.  Expand this curiosity by encouraging your little scientists to explore <\/b>the different types of evergreen trees<\/b> in your yard and neighborhood. Consider a trip to a local tree farm for a fun, learning experience! <\/p>\n\n\n

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Activity: Observing Different Types of Evergreen Trees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lesson Objectives:<\/u> Collect and Compare 3 or more Evergreen Tree leaves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Materials needed: Paper Pencil Access to evergreen trees <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directions for Observing Types of Evergreen Trees <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Take a walk in your neighborhood park, backyard, or local tree farm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Gather a variety of evergreen leaves. Always ask permission if the trees are not yours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Observe the differences and similarities in the leaves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Record your findings in your science journal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evergreen Tree Activity Extension: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose 2 different leaves and create a venn diagram<\/a>. Compare and contrast the two leaves and write your observations in the graphic organizer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head on a Virtual Field Trip to a Christmas Tree Farm<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Teacher Notes about Types of Evergreen Trees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An Evergreen tree is a tree that has leaves year round that are always green. There are many different varieties of evergreen trees. Most are conifers (meaning they have cones) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their leaves have different colors and shapes including needle-like and scale-like leaves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some varieties of evergreen trees include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n