Tree Talker

Leaves, needles, bark, and/or seeds from different trees, different sizes Tree identification (naming) book  

1 package 3 x S-inch unlined index cards or paper cut the same size Black marker 

1 sheet poster board, 18 x 24 inches 5 sheets different-colored tissue paper Small cup for mixing glue Craft glue or homemade Natural Glue, p. xiv 1 cup water 

Sort the leaves, needles, bark, and/or seeds you ve collected into different piles so that all the items from the same tree are together. Use a tree identification book to make sure that you have the correct name of the tree for each collection pile. 

Take an index card and turn it so that the short sides are on the top and bottom. Fold the index card in half. Write the name of the tree inside the card for each of your collection piles. 

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A great way to learn about types of trees and to teach others about trees is to make a Tree Talker. 

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