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Trees Work for Our Community

This activity aims to engage students in exploring their neighborhoods, emphasizing the significance of trees. By drawing maps, listing features of good neighborhoods and neighbors, and discussing community spaces, students will gain a deeper understanding of how trees contribute to a thriving community.

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Trees Work for Our Community

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  1. Trees Work for Our Community Activity 1: My Neighborhood

  2. Activity 1 Objectives • Students will be able to identify at least two features of their neighborhoods that make them desirable places to live. • Students will be able to explain the importance of trees to a neighborhood and community.

  3. Let’s Draw • With paper and colored pencils, crayons or markers provided, please draw a picture or map of your neighborhood or school area. • Be sure to include all buildings and natural features such as trees, shrubs, grass, animals, etc. • Please include a key or label your drawing.

  4. Let’s Discuss With a partner or small group, please… Create a list of features that make a good neighborhood. Create a list of characteristics of good neighbors. What makes someone a good neighbor? Be prepared to explain your reasoning

  5. Neighborhoods Make Communities • Where can neighbors meet to visit, both indoors and outdoors? • What makes these places nice places to visit with neighbors? • How would you define “Community”? • What are the benefits of TREES to your community?

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