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BE A FRIEND TO THE TREES​

Books in this lesson:​

Our Tree Named Steve

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uthor: Alan Zweibel
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
​Year: 2005



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​In a letter to his children that is both humorous and poignant, a father recounts memories of the role that Steve, the tree in their front yard, has played in their lives.  

Be a Friend to Trees

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​​Author: Patricia Lauber
Illustrator: Holly Keller
Publisher: Harper Trophy
​Year: 1994




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Discusses the importance of tress as sources of food, oxygen, and other essential things, and gives helpful tips for conserving this important natural resource.

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FCS Provided Databases (click on the icon to see the available resources)

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Did you hear that? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby introduce you to the world of plant growth!

Annie and Moby introduce you to natural resources and plant conservation in this video!
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​Kids Infobits has curated these
​resources for "trees."
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A list of videos has been created using Safari Montage for trees. 
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Trees Content Collection
Discovery Education has curated images, videos, and lesson plans for trees.  You will need a Discovery Education username and password to access these resources.  See your METI for assistance if you need to set up an account.
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Explore what plants and animals need to survive, and how humans impact the environment using the Ford Rouge Factory as a case study. Students will also make relevant connections between historical and modern-day stewardship of the environment and their own lives today. Includes unit plan with lessons, worksheets and other resources.


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