George Read Tree Identification Activity
LEQ: How can physical characteristics be used to identify common tree species in Delaware?
Use the resources below to identify the species of your tree.
Remember, you must use at least ONE source from each group (one from A, one from B, one from C).
A: Dichotomous key.
Source 1. http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/dendrology/syllabus/key/key1.cfm?state=DE&zone
Source 2. http://dnr.wi.gov/eek/veg/treekey/index.htm
Source 3. http://www.oplin.org/tree/
Source 4. http://www.arborday.org/trees/whattree/whattree.cfm?itemid=e6a
B: Picture Match
Source 5. http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_003489.pdf
Source 6. http://www.dda.delaware.gov/forestry/forms/bigtrees.pdf
Source 7. http://www.mortonarb.org/files/Tree%20Identification%20Resources%20for%20Students%20and%20Teachers.pdf
C: General Information
Source 8. http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/quickidtreeleaves.htm
Source 9. http://www.treesforme.com/de_a-z.html
Source 10. https://www.arborday.org/trees/whattree/easterntrees.cfm