Meet the Trees Outside
Students identify local trees by leaf and bark and map where they stand.
Materials
6 materials1
Two-minute clip
2
Slides
2
Model answer handout
3
Worksheet
3
Task cards
4
Exit slip
Lesson plan
4 phases, 38 minGoal
Students can identify trees near school by leaf and bark and record what lives on them.
1
Hook & warm-up
Spark curiosity with a quick prompt that connects meet the trees outside to what students already know.
5 min
class
Two-minute clip
2
Direct instruction
Introduce the core ideas with a guided walkthrough and clear worked examples.
12 min
class
Slides
Model answer handout
3
Guided practice
Students apply the concept in pairs or small groups while the teacher circulates and confers.
16 min
pair
Worksheet
Task cards
4
Wrap-up & check
Consolidate the big idea and check understanding with a short exit ticket.
5 min
single
Exit slip
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Ratings & comments
How long does the setup actually take? Trying to work out if it fits a single period.
Noted, I will add a timing warning to the description.
The extension is optional in the plan, but I mark it for the students who choose it.
Any suggestions for running this without the lab equipment? My room is a standard classroom.
Setup was about ten minutes for me once the materials were out on the bench.
Totally agree, the wrap-up is the strongest part.
The differentiation notes are what sold me — I could stretch the fast finishers without writing anything extra.