A Botanical Treasure Hunt: A Fun & Educational Tree Identification Exercise

Shares an approach to tree identification that can be adapted to use with all levels from middle school through college. Stresses student involvement and cooperation in a botanical scavenger hunt. Describes the development of the treasure map and how to use the guide sheet. (DDR)

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Published in:The American biology teacher 1998-01, Vol.60 (1), p.42-45
Main Authors: Marty Fox, Gaynor, John J., Larry Cribben
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anecdotes
Bark
Biology
Cytology
Educational Games
Forest trees
Fruit trees
Higher Education
How-To-Do-It
Identification and classification
Learning Strategies
Leaves
Map skills
Plants (Botany)
School campuses
Science Activities
Secondary Education
Terminology
Trees
Trees (Plants)
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Summary:Shares an approach to tree identification that can be adapted to use with all levels from middle school through college. Stresses student involvement and cooperation in a botanical scavenger hunt. Describes the development of the treasure map and how to use the guide sheet. (DDR)
ISSN:0002-7685
1938-4211
DOI:10.2307/4450410