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| 1. Make a map of the United States. Show the types of forest growing in different parts of the country. Name some kinds of trees that grow in these forests. |
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| 2. Draw a picture to show the plant and tree layers of a forest in your area. Label the different layers. (If you don't live in an area that has forests, choose an area that does and draw a picture of that forest). | Three forest layers: Canopy Understory Groundcover |
| 3. Identify six forest trees common to the area where you live. Tell how both wildlife and humans use them. (If you don't live in a region that has forests, read about one type of forest and name six of its trees and their uses) | |
| 4. Identify six forest plants (other than trees) that are useful to wildlife. Tell which animals use them and for what purposes. | |
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5. Draw a picture showing
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6. Make a poster showing a tree's growth rings or examine the growth rings of a tree stump. Explain how the rings tell its life history |
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| 7. Collect pieces of three kinds of wood used for building houses. Tell what kinds of wood they are and one place each of them might be used. | Kinds
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| 8. Plant 20 forest tree seedlings. Tell how you planted them and what you did to take care of them after planting. | |
| 9. Describe both the benefits and the harm wildfires can cause. Tell how you can prevent wildfire. | Smokey Bear |
| 10. Draw your own urban forestry plan for adding trees to a street, yard, or park near your home. Show what types of trees you would like to see planted. | Tree Trivia |
