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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Trees: Using a Dichotomous Key to Identify Local Tree Types

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Using their own classification methods students will identify the types of trees found around their school and neighborhoods. Students will then present their classification methods to the class. Later students will use dichotomous tree...
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Interactive
Oregon State University

Oregon State University: Dichotomous Key

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent starting point. Get a good description of what the dichotomous key for tree identification is and then directions for using it to identify trees.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Tree Identification: Compare and Contrast Deciduous and Evergreen Leaves

For Teachers K - 1st
Students observe differences in tree leaves leading them to an understanding of the terms deciduous, evergreen, and coniferous. Children will compare and contrast leaves and then, viewing a chart key, use what they know to help them...
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Interactive
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Dichotomous Tree Key

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify a tree using this interactive identification tool.