MEET OUR TREES Lets Prepare for Our Trip

How do you know a tree is a tree? Trees have: Objectives: 1 –

You all have a picture of a tree in front of you. See if

leaf Let’s see if you were right… branch roots trunk bark

Each part of a tree has a different job Do you know what each

What doabout the different Think your ownparts bodydo? Our mouth enables us to drink

Are there any parts of a tree that do similar jobs?

Roots The job of the tree’s roots are to: 1)Act as an anchor –

Roots The roots extend into the soil, where water ( ) and nutrients (

Trunk The job of the tree’s trunk is to: 1)Help the tree grow tall

Bark The job of the tree’s bark is to: 1)Protect the inside of the

Bark Depending on where a tree lives, it’s bark may look and feel different

Branch The job of the tree’s branches are to: 1)Support the leaves, fruit and

Leaf WOAH! That’s a long word!!! The job of the tree’s leaves are to:

Now that we have reviewed the different parts of the tree, let’s focus on

The Lifecycle of an Oak The acorn either falls to the ground or is

Fruits, Flowers and Seeds Depending on the kind of tree you are looking at

When we visit Hastings Country Park and Nature Reserve on [INSERT DATE] we will

Hastings Country Park You will need to wear sensible shoes because we will be

Things to Remember If the path you are taking goes through an animal’s Take

We look forward to welcoming you to Hastings Country Park

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MEET OUR TREES Let’s Prepare for Our Trip to Hastings Country Park!

How do you know a tree is a tree? Trees have: Objectives: 1 – To recap and label the parts of a tree 2 – To identify the job each part does 3 – To learn the lifecycle of a tree

You all have a picture of a tree in front of you. See if you can remember the names of the different parts.

leaf Let’s see if you were right… branch roots trunk bark

Each part of a tree has a different job Do you know what each part does and why? Let’s consider our own bodies first. . .

What doabout the different Think your ownparts bodydo? Our mouth enables us to drink the water that keeps us hydrated and healthy Our skin protects us Our arms help us guide food to our mouths so we can eat Our legs helps us to stand up straight and to balance

Are there any parts of a tree that do similar jobs?

Roots The job of the tree’s roots are to: 1)Act as an anchor – keeping the tree sturdy and steady 2)Take up nutrients and water from the soil 3)Store nutrients and water Do you know which part or parts of your body do similar jobs?

Roots The roots extend into the soil, where water ( ) and nutrients ( ) can be found. Follow this link: https: //vimeo. com/218127283 to watch a short video on roots and stems

Trunk The job of the tree’s trunk is to: 1)Help the tree grow tall towards the sun 2)Transport nutrients and water all around the tree 3)Make sure the tree keeps it’s shape and is supported What part or parts of your body do similar jobs?

Bark The job of the tree’s bark is to: 1)Protect the inside of the tree from extreme weather and temperatures 2)Save water What part or parts of your body do similar jobs?

Bark Depending on where a tree lives, it’s bark may look and feel different because it needs to do an extra job! For example, trees that grow in the rainforest have smooth bark so that water can roll right off and down to the forest floor to be taken up by the roots.

Branch The job of the tree’s branches are to: 1)Support the leaves, fruit and flowers 2)Carry food produced in the leaves to the rest of the tree 3)Bring water to the very edges of the tree How do you make sure you get enough water?

Leaf WOAH! That’s a long word!!! The job of the tree’s leaves are to: 1)Soak up the sun shining on the tree The first part of the word comes from the Greek word 2)Make food for the tree via a process for lightcalled photosynthesis The second part of the word comes from another Greek word meaning ‘to put together’ Where does your food come from?

Now that we have reviewed the different parts of the tree, let’s focus on it’s lifecycle

The Lifecycle of an Oak The acorn either falls to the ground or is carried by an animal and buried. The acorn begins to sprout. Roots grow and a shoot breaks through A mature Oak tree has the earth! grown some acorns! The seedling grows… Into a sapling: it’s outer layers becoming woody with a stronger and deeper set of roots!

Fruits, Flowers and Seeds Depending on the kind of tree you are looking at fruits, flowers and seeds might be parts of their lifecycle. These are important questions for you to keep in mind for our upcoming school trip! Why might the fruits be sweet and juicy? What do the flowers do? Why is this seed shaped like this?

When we visit Hastings Country Park and Nature Reserve on [INSERT DATE] we will be taking part in an activity called ‘Meet Our Trees’ We will review our knowledge of the parts of a tree and the lifecycle of a tree, as well as thinking about how seeds are dispersed and why some trees have flowers and some do not.

Hastings Country Park You will need to wear sensible shoes because we will be outside for most of the day. We will be in the forest, the fields and the Visitor’s centre There is a chance you might get a little muddy.

Things to Remember If the path you are taking goes through an animal’s Take your litter away with field, walk quietly and. Please shut all gates Don’t touch wild animals you and leave everything Be kind to the wildlife - try calmly you don’t scare behind you a lot of rockysocliffs or their nests. There – you are might as you found it not to pick any living plants and banks – look outthem for damage them or steep get stung or flowers or bitten the warning signs H : ly E V A M t n a t r o N! p m FU i t os

We look forward to welcoming you to Hastings Country Park