Minds On
Music time!
Sometimes, a catchy song helps people to learn things. Explore this video about body parts!
This song is a speedy way to learn all the names of the parts of a body and their jobs!
Matching game!
Match the body part to the image.
Action
Parts of a tree
The parts of a tree can be compared to the parts of the human body, but we first need to name them.
Let’s explore the following image showing the parts of a tree.
Can you identify the parts of a tree?
Complete the Parts of a Tree in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.
The special parts of trees
How do trees get what they need to be healthy? Explore this carousel to help learn more about the parts of the tree that help to keep it healthy.
A tree’s roots help to hold it in place and lets the tree have its own space. The roots also get food and water from the soil to keep the tree healthy.
A tree’s trunk carries the food and water to the rest of the tree.
A tree’s branches hold the leaves, which use sunlight to make food for the tree!
What could happen to a tree if its parts did not do their job to keep the tree healthy?
Record your ideas on the computer, on paper, or share with a partner, if possible.
Staying healthy
Animals and humans need certain things to stay healthy. Trees and plants need these things too. Click on the items listed here that trees need to stay healthy:
Press ‘Answer’ to learn what trees need to stay healthy.
Trees, like animals and people need all of these things to stay healthy.
Sorting game!
One clue that a tree has what it needs is that the leaves are healthy and there are no empty branches in the summertime.
Helpful parts!
Our body parts help us stay healthy… and the same is true of the parts of a tree! Which part of the tree matches these parts of the human body?
Human feet and legs hold them in place or help them move to get what they need. Which part of a tree is like this?
Press ‘Answer’ to find out!
A tree’s roots help to hold it in place and let the tree have its own space.
Human mouths help them drink. Which part of a tree does this same job?
Press ‘Answer’ to find out!
A tree’s roots get nutrients and water from the soil to keep the tree healthy.
Human bodies carry nutrients. What part of a tree does this job?
Press ‘Answer’ to find out!
A tree’s trunk carries the nutrients and water to the rest of the tree.
Human mouths help them to eat. What part of a tree helps it eat?
Press ‘Answer’ to find out!
A tree’s branches hold the leaves, which use sunlight to make food for the tree!
Innovation in Canada
This learning activity features emerging technologies, STEM contributions, and Canadian innovations that are making a difference.
Did You Know?
Did you know?
Did you know there is a way to learn the names of the trees that are in the world around us? There are programs on the computer that show people the name of the tree right in front of them. The program also shows the special parts of that tree that will help them know it the next time they see it in nature.
Isn’t it exciting that technology can help us learn more about the environment around us?
Protecting trees
Trees are living things. There are ways that people can help to protect trees and keep our environment healthy.
- Don’t pull bark off the trunks of trees. This makes trees get sick. The bark is their skin.
- Don’t pull branches off trees. You can rip the bark.
- Don’t put nails, screws, or hooks into trees. This makes a hole in the tree and hurts the bark.
- Don’t plant new trees too close together. As they grow, they may not have enough space to get the food and water they need.
- Be careful around trees so they don’t get scraped or bumped.
Consolidation
Sharing what you know!
How can you share the important information you learned about trees with other young people your age?
Young people can help protect our trees and keep our environment healthy!
How should you share your information about trees?
Be sure to share this information with your audience:
- what trees need to be healthy
- what parts of a tree help to keep them healthy
- how we can help to keep trees healthy
- any other important information about trees that you would like to share
Complete the All About Trees page in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel…
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.