Tree Journal Project: Part 1: Research
Introduction:
You will learn more about trees today.  You will investigate & learn about the characteristics of the life of a tree

Your Task:
Today, you will read some internet articles about tree life.  Read carefully & answer questions on the graphic organizer provided.

Evaluation:
So, how do I get a good grade? Listen up:

1.  Read carefully.
2. Take good notes.
3.  Write neatly.
4. 
Be responsible: Stay on task.
5. 
Be Respectful:  Follow computer lab rules.


1.
Why do trees lose their leaves in the fall?
2. 
Do trees ever get cold?  Do they feel cold?
3. 
Do trees have feelings?
4. 
How can you tell the age of a tree?
5.
How many species of trees are there?
6.
Why do trees change color in the fall?
7. How do you grow fruit on a tree?
8.  What is the most rare tree in the world?
9. 
What is the strongest tree?
10.
Do trees ever stop growing?
11. 
What is the tallest tree?
12.  Why do trees produce sap?
13.
How is paper made?   How is gum made?
14.  
What is the oldest tree?
15. 
What is the widest tree?
16.  
What is the smallest tree?
17.  Why are tree trunks brown?
18. 
Why do trees grow moss?
19. 
What type of trees house animals?
20. 
Why are there different types of trees?
21. 
Can trees feel pain?
22. 
What is the most common type of tree?
23. 
Why are most leaves green?
24. 
What tree species are endangered?
25. 
What is the most common tree in Illinois?