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| 1. | Make a map of tile
United States. Show the types of forests growing in different parts of the
country. Nm~e some kinds of trees that grow in these forests.
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| 2. | Draw a pictm'e 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.)
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Identify slx 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.)
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| 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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how water and minerals in the soil
help a tree grow
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how the tree uses sunlight to help
it grow
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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.
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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.
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| 9. | Describe both the
benefits and the harm wildfires can cause in a forest ecosystem. Tell how
you can help prevent wildfire.
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| 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. | ||