Students learned about different types of cones, and the coniferous trees that produce them, including pine, fir, hemlock, cedar and spruce. After a puppet show and some indoor activities, where students examined different types of cones, they ventured out to explore some of the conifers on the Nature Trail. They compared and contrasted the cones, noting the similarities and differences, then sorted them by different attributes. With a partner, they also tried to find a tree growing outside that matched the conifer branch that they had been given. In order to do this, students needed to look very closely at the size and colors of the needles, as well as how they were arranged on the branch.
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