Lesson Plan Number: 5
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Topic: Tree Identification Project – ‘Tree Art’
Learning Objectives (to share with students):
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To understand the difference in textures and patterns between different species of trees.
To understand the difference in textures and patterns between different parts of the tree.
To be able to identify parts of a tree by its texture and the patterns it has.
Resources: Provided by school: Items which can be used for rubbings (Leaves, bark, blocks of wood, etc.), paper,
scissors, glue, coloured pencils/ crayons
Provided by Watchtree Nature Reserve: ‘Tree Art’ Lesson Plan
Learning Outcomes:
Differentiation:
We will: Learn about the textures
and patterns of different parts of
a tree.
Through: Art and creative design.
In order to: Produce a collage
using different rubbings.
Watchtree Nature Reserve Ltd. Education Programme, Great Orton, Carlisle Cumbria. CA5 6NL
Tel: 01228 712539
E-Mail [email protected] Web Site: www.watchtree.co.uk
Company registration No. 5214585
Registered Charity No 1127029
Lesson Plan Number: 5
Science: Learning about the visual differences between different parts of a tree.
Art and Design: Students will be able to use creative designs in their work.
Introduction: Introduce task and hand out equipment.
Starter: Group discussion about the importance of tree rubbings. Discuss how botanists
used to draw trees for information before the invention of the camera.
Development of lesson: (Learning Activities)
Students: All will: Do rubbings from several different tree parts.
Most will: Do rubbings from several different tree parts, cut them out and stick them
onto another piece of paper so they make a picture.
Some will: Do rubbings from several different tree parts, cut them out and use them to
create a collage. Students will use their own designs to create a detailed picture.
Teacher will ensure all learners are making better than expected progress by having
pace in the lesson and constantly checking that students are working at an appropriate
level.
Students will produce rubbings from different parts of a tree (and different species of
tree if possible). They will then cut out there rubbings (more advanced students may
want to cut shapes out of their rubbings) and use them to create a collage on a fresh
piece of paper. The theme for the collages should be woodlands. This gives the students
freedom to create their own designs while still being relevant to the subject being
studied. Examples of collages they could produce include trees, foxes, birds, etc.
If a student requires help they will be encouraged to ask a peer before approaching the
teacher. This will improve confidence.
Watchtree Nature Reserve Ltd. Education Programme, Great Orton, Carlisle Cumbria. CA5 6NL
Tel: 01228 712539
E-Mail [email protected] Web Site: www.watchtree.co.uk
Company registration No. 5214585
Registered Charity No 1127029
Lesson Plan Number: 5
Plenary: Voluntary show and tell of work. Students will be given the opportunity to
show their work to the rest of the class and explain why they chose certain colours /
designs, etc.
ECM/SEAL/PLT’s/SMSC:
Related Resources: Tree Identification Project lesson plans 1-4 and 6 including all
relevant work sheets and risk assessments. Tree Identification Project scheme of work
and scheme of work introduction.
Watchtree Nature Reserve Ltd. Education Programme, Great Orton, Carlisle Cumbria. CA5 6NL
Tel: 01228 712539
E-Mail [email protected] Web Site: www.watchtree.co.uk
Company registration No. 5214585
Registered Charity No 1127029