Scholastic
Study Jams! Gymnosperms: Seeds in Cones
Two very hip teenagers walk through the forest collecting evergreen cones. One teaches the other about gymnosperms: cycads, ginkoes, gnetophytes, and conifers. He tries to convince his friend how amazing cones are, while she defends...
Curated OER
Pruning
All of the types and categories of common trees and shrubs are included in this guide to types, tools, and results of pruning. Ways to increase budding, or to thin-out foliage are described. The summaries are complete, but would...
Curated OER
Coniferous Trees
A lovely presentation featuring information about coniferous trees awaits your class. Learners compare and contrast coniferous and deciduous trees. The presentation also includes slides about pinecones and examples of coniferous trees....
Curated OER
Evergreen Trees & Softwood
For this earth science worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to evergreen trees and other softwood trees. There are 26 earth science terms located in the word search.
University of California
Ucmp: Systematics
Scientific descriptions of conifer families. Diagrams, examples, structural features, and history.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Evergreens
Site chronicles Wisconsin's Evergreen and Conifer trees. There are descriptions of the various tree types. Additionally, site details the uses of these trees in nature. Ideal for grades 4-8.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Dichotomous Tree Key
Identify a tree using this interactive identification tool.
Ohio State University
Ohio State Univ.: Gymnosperms (Conifers & Relatives)
A review of conifer biology. Illustrations are great and help clarify the text, which can get a bit advanced for a general audience. A great resource for exam review.
Other
National Christmas Tree Assoication: Ncta
This site is all about how to find the perfect Chritmas tree. Search by zip code to find the species of tree that you want. Also, learn about many interesting and useful ways to recycle Christmas trees.rec
Center for Educational Technologies
Earth Science Explorer: Taiga Biome: Plants
As part of a virtual museum visit, this site offers a look at the plants of the Taiga Biome. Content includes a look at plant adaptations.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Balsam Fir
Discover the way to tell a true fir by the way the cone stands on the ends of the branches. Offers identifying characteristics of this evergreen.