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Lesson Plans - 5th Grade

Biggest Trees in the United States

Complete the chart to show the locations and sizes of some of the biggest trees in the United States.

How are Leaves Alike and Different

TLW collect and compare different types of leaves. TLW discuss how leaves are alike and different.

My Tree Book

Students will “adopt” a tree and throughout the year will record and examine its characteristics and the changes that it goes through.

Arbor Day Across the United States — A Color-Key Map Activity

Use a color-key map to learn about planting times, then create your own Arbor Day color-key map.

Number the Stars

No matter which of the activities below you select or the equally good ones you come up with yourselves, the important thing is to enjoy the book and Lowry’s skill in creating such memorable characters.