August
22
Adopted Tree
First grade classes adopt a tree each year. They observe how the tree changes each season. These are the summer photos of their trees.
Choose a tree to adopt at home too. Identify the species of the tree. Measure the circumference of the trunk, take a rubbing of the bark, and press summer and fall leaves. Look for animals that live on or in the tree. Does the tree have seeds, fruit, or flowers? Keep a journal about your tree.