Name _____________________________________ Pd. _____ Date ____________________________
Tree Identification Lab Objective: Identify the common parts and qualities of trees. Use a guide to identify six trees found on the Woodland Hills campus.
Procedure: In this lab, the students will work with a partner and use the provided map to locate and identify trees A-F. Some basic Tree Identification Guides will be available for use. At each tree, the students will distinguish between a pair of choices concerning several tree qualities.
Figure 1: Map of Side Access Road to WHHS
STARTING POINT @ the Side Exit.
Tree A
Tree B
Tree C
Tree D
Tree E
Tree F
Name _____________________________________ Pd. _____ Date ____________________________
Results: Circle the correct answer under each category for each tree.
Tree Leaves Leaf attachment Leaf Shape Leaf Margin
A Simple Compound Alternate Opposite Needle
like Lobed Unlobed Smooth Serrated
B Simple Compound Alternate Opposite Needle
like Lobed Unlobed Smooth Serrated
C Simple Compound Alternate Opposite Needle
like Lobed Unlobed Smooth Serrated
D Simple Compound Alternate Opposite Needle
like Lobed Unlobed Smooth Serrated
E Simple Compound Alternate Opposite Needle
like Lobed Unlobed Smooth Serrated
F Simple Compound Alternate Opposite Needle
like Lobed Unlobed Smooth Serrated
Tree Common Name Scientific Name
A
B
C
D
E
F
Discussion: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. What is the difference between a simple leaf and a compound leaf?
2. What is the difference between deciduous trees and evergreen trees?
3. Which tree was your favorite? Explain why?