Educational game onEducational game on tree protectiontree protection

“LUCIAN GRIGORESCU" SCHOOL

MEDGIDIA – CONSTANTA

ROMANIA

November 2013November 2013

TeachersTeachers: MARIANA LEŢA & ADRIANA CONSTANTINESCU: MARIANA LEŢA & ADRIANA CONSTANTINESCUTopicTopic: : Educational game on tree protectionEducational game on tree protectionGRADEGRADE: : 33RDRD STEP BY STEP STEP BY STEP

RRULESULES:: The game can be organized in teams with equal membersThe game can be organized in teams with equal members Each team shall have a basket with drawings of tree blossoms and a markerEach team shall have a basket with drawings of tree blossoms and a marker Each student shall draw a flower - requirementEach student shall draw a flower - requirement.. Each student shall read and solve the requirement in Each student shall read and solve the requirement in 30 sec30 secondsonds. If correct, the . If correct, the student may get back to their team to color the flower with the marker. If incorrect, student may get back to their team to color the flower with the marker. If incorrect, they shall return the flower as is to the teacher.they shall return the flower as is to the teacher. When the game is over, each student shall put the flower in the support tree in the When the game is over, each student shall put the flower in the support tree in the team color.team color. The team with most flowers in the tree wins the gameThe team with most flowers in the tree wins the game

MaterialMaterials:s:A basket, carton flowers, markers in various colors, the support tree, glue or pins for A basket, carton flowers, markers in various colors, the support tree, glue or pins for flowers in the tree, diplomas for the participants.flowers in the tree, diplomas for the participants.SugSuggestionsgestions for higher game complexity: for higher game complexity:One can choose a team leader to solve the requirement unsolved by any other team One can choose a team leader to solve the requirement unsolved by any other team members. In this case, the flower is given to the leader.members. In this case, the flower is given to the leader.

Tree in BlossomTree in Blossom

Teaching GamesTeaching Games

With protection fences for roots and trunks they enjoy their own growth With protection fences for roots and trunks they enjoy their own growth space, especially in crowded areasspace, especially in crowded areas.. Fences allow the water to get to the root.Fences allow the water to get to the root. Trunk and branches dressing with some materials Trunk and branches dressing with some materials ((sack cloth, papersack cloth, paper) ) proteprotects trees against winter wind and coldcts trees against winter wind and cold.. Lime painting protects against strong sun (day heat and sudden cold in Lime painting protects against strong sun (day heat and sudden cold in the night may produce cracks in the barkthe night may produce cracks in the bark).). PET pack arranged around the trunk protect the tree against rodents.PET pack arranged around the trunk protect the tree against rodents. Tree treatment in the autumn protects trees during winter.Tree treatment in the autumn protects trees during winter. Fallen leaves are gathered and burned to prevent tree illness in the Fallen leaves are gathered and burned to prevent tree illness in the following years.following years. Tree trunks are protected with wire mesh against rabbits.Tree trunks are protected with wire mesh against rabbits. 2.5 m fences are raised against deer which chew branches.2.5 m fences are raised against deer which chew branches. Miniature stoves heat the orchard against spring cold.Miniature stoves heat the orchard against spring cold. In the winter snow is gathered round the trees thus keeping a low In the winter snow is gathered round the trees thus keeping a low temperature during snow meltdown for late buds in the spring.temperature during snow meltdown for late buds in the spring. In case of little rain, trees are wetted for winter water reserves.In case of little rain, trees are wetted for winter water reserves.

INFORMAINFORMATION ON TREE PROTECTIONTION ON TREE PROTECTIONFor game playFor game play

1. Trees enjoy their own growth space, especially in crowded areas1. Trees enjoy their own growth space, especially in crowded areas when provided:when provided:a. Root grillsa. Root grills b. b. fencefence c. c. flower layerflower layer

2. Tree trunks are protected in cities with2. Tree trunks are protected in cities with::a. a. plastic plastic bagsbags b. gril b. grillsls c. c. fencesfences

3. Root grills allow the tree:3. Root grills allow the tree:a. Stay righta. Stay right b. b. grow fastgrow fast c. c. have water to the roothave water to the root

4. Trees are protected against winter wind and cold if trunk and branches are dressed in4. Trees are protected against winter wind and cold if trunk and branches are dressed in::a. Sack clotha. Sack cloth, , paper paper b. o b. o rubberrubber c. c. coatcoat

5. When days are hot and nights are cold5. When days are hot and nights are cold::a. Trees bloom fasta. Trees bloom fast b. b. trees get drytrees get dry c. c. tree bark crackstree bark cracks

6. When days are hot and nights are cold6. When days are hot and nights are cold, , tree are protected viatree are protected via::a. Branches are cuta. Branches are cut b. b. trees need much water to the roottrees need much water to the root c. c. tree trunks are painted with limetree trunks are painted with lime

7. They are tree “enemies7. They are tree “enemies”:”:a. rodentsa. rodents b. b. snailssnails c. c. larkslarks

8. Trees are protected from rodents by a cover of:8. Trees are protected from rodents by a cover of:a. twigsa. twigs b. b. cut cut PET PET packs packs c. c. leavesleaves

9. Fruit trees are protected from cold if in the autumn they9. Fruit trees are protected from cold if in the autumn they::a. Are cut in the top a. Are cut in the top b. b. are sprinkledare sprinkled c. c. are bandagedare bandaged

10. The fence against deer shall be at least10. The fence against deer shall be at least: : a. a. 2.5 m2.5 m b. b. 1 m1 m c. c. 1.51.5

11. In order to avoid tree illness in the following years, leaves are gathered and11. In order to avoid tree illness in the following years, leaves are gathered and::a. burneda. burned b. b. buriedburied c. c. kept in the gardenkept in the garden

12. 12. Tree trunks are protected against rabbits withTree trunks are protected against rabbits with::a. a. Thick ropeThick rope b. b. fir tree branchesfir tree branches c. c. wire meshwire mesh

13. During spring cold, the orchard air is warmed with:13. During spring cold, the orchard air is warmed with:a. a. Gas lampsGas lamps b. b. special stovesspecial stoves c. c. flame throwersflame throwers

14. 14. Trees are protected in the winter with snow around them so that they:Trees are protected in the winter with snow around them so that they:a.a. Grow later Grow later b. b. have buds laterhave buds later cc. . blossom laterblossom later

15. 15. In case of scarce rain, trees should be well wetted so that they:In case of scarce rain, trees should be well wetted so that they:a. a. Have water reserve for winterHave water reserve for winter b. b. get dryget dry c. c. grow budsgrow buds

Tree waiting to blossom…Tree waiting to blossom…

about tree protectionabout tree protection..

Cutting out Cutting out “knowledge “knowledge

flowers”flowers”

Game QuestionsGame Questions

To the first To the first questionsquestions

And AnswersAnd Answers

A first answer under A first answer under teacher’s guidance and the teacher’s guidance and the

first colors on a flowerfirst colors on a flower

Other questions, other correct answersOther questions, other correct answers

and many colored flowersand many colored flowers

The first flowers attached to the treeThe first flowers attached to the tree

Game almost overGame almost over

The winning teamThe winning team

Blossom tree, as nice Blossom tree, as nice as as

the students’ answersthe students’ answers. .

Awarded to ………………………. Class …………. School ...................................

For knowledge and skills proven in theeducational contest on tree protection.