Trees and woodlands offer many advantages for nature and for people in reducing/mitigating the effects of climate change. This activity explores what the children already know and think about the importance of trees and woodland in our world, and how they can help us.
There are no right answers – it’s up to them!
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learners will have/be able to:
Learners will have/be able to:
- Use prior knowledge to weigh up the importance of trees to them
- Contribute to a group discussion by articulating some ideas, and joining with others to reach a decision
YOU WILL NEED
- Outdoor or indoor space
Surface to lay out cards - 2.2A Statement cards
1 set of 9 per group of 3-4 students - A slice of a log (optional)
Or nearby stump - 2.1A Activity script
As a prompt for leader/helpers - Magnifiers (optional)
each – to look at pores/stomata
