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Trees… time to think!1. Draw a tree on the
space provide in your guided notes (make it extra pretty)
2. Label as many parts of the tree that you know (not your neighbor).
3. Lets see how you did!
Parts of a Tree Roots
an anchor for the above-ground biomass absorbs water and nutrients from
the soil Trunk
main structure of a tree covered in bark supports the branches supported by and attached to the roots
Branches woody structure connected to the central trunk of a tree
Twigs small thin terminal branch
Leaves: an above ground organ specialized for
photosynthesis usually flat and thin
Above-ground biomass
VOCAB:1.Biomass2.Structure3.Woody4.Terminal5.Organ
Thinking back to our opening
exercise… what are some
products that you know come from these parts of a
tree?
Products Made from Trees
fuel lumberfurnitureplywoodcinnamoncarpetingsuntan lotionnuts
cosmeticspaper products Soapsugar & syrupGumCrayonsFruits
Can you think of any more? What part of the tree
do you think these products
come from?
Products come from all parts of the treeWood:
Fuellumber for houses FurniturePlywood
Cellulose is the major component of wood which makes paper and paper products:CarpetingSuntan lotion
Bark:Cinnamon
Sap:Cosmetics SoapSugar & SpiceCrayons
Fruit, Leaves & Seed:FruitsNuts
What would your life be like without all of
these products?
Social BenefitsMake life more pleasantBecome personally attachedFrequently planted as living memorialsResistance of residents to remove trees Feel peaceful, restful and secure around treesTrees foster safer, more sociable neighborhood
environments (Sullivan and Kuo, 1996).Trees absorb high-frequency noise which is the
most distressing for humans (Miller, 1997).Hospital patients that see trees need less
medication and have faster recovery times (Ulrich, 1985).
Communal Benefitsprivacyrecreationemphasize views direct pedestrian traffic reduce glare and reflectionprovide background to and soften,
complement or enhance architecturecast shade in the evenings that encourages
residents to come out and enjoy walks and bike rides
slows drivers as trees make them feel enclosed in the tree tunnels
Environmental BenefitsModerate climate
moderate the effects of sun, wind and rain temperature in the vicinity of trees is cooler
Improve air quality leaves filter the air by removing dust, smoke and particulates leaves absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen absorb air pollutants such as ozone, carbon monoxide and
sulfur dioxide Conserve water
trees intercept water, store it and reduce storm runoff and flooding
help keep water clean and drinkable tree roots can trap and filter out contaminants before
entering the water supplyHarbor wildlife
provide shelter and food for a variety of birds and small animals
Economic Benefits: DirectThe savings in energy costs and
the increase in property value directly benefit homeowners.Energy costs
air-conditioning costs are lower in a tree-shaded homes
heating costs are reduced when a home has a windbreak
Increase in property value trees increase in value as they
mature landscaped homes are more
valuable