Nature Study: Fall Leaves and Basic Tree Identification

Completed by 9 learners

Ages 8-13

Live One-Time Class

Students will learn the basic parts of a tree, why leaves change color in fall, and basic tree identification of popular tree types.

Rebecca Lockhart (B.S. Elementary Education)

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(154 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

3-9 learners per class

40 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What’s included

1 live meeting

40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this one time class on fall trees and leaves, students will learn the basic parts of a tree.  We will discuss why leaves change color in the fall.  Students will learn to identify some of the most common trees by their leaf shape.  I teach using google slides full of colorful pictures, videos, and information.  I encourage students to share and participate throughout the lesson.  I am an upbeat fun teacher. I try to include songs when I can to help with learning.  I encourage my students to begin a Nature Journal where they can include a drawing and list facts they have learned.  I include directions for a craft that can be completed after the lesson.  

*I will have a lesson on Evergreen Trees in the winter and another class on Spring Trees next spring.

Other Details

Supply List

Optional:
I encourage my students to begin a Nature Journal.  This can be a cheap book with blank pages (no lines).  
A supply list will be sent to the parents if the student chooses to complete the craft after class.

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Meet the teacher

Rebecca Lockhart (B.S. Elementary Education)

Joined July, 2020

4.9

154reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Welcome!  My name is Rebecca Lockhart.  I have my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and I am a certified teacher for grades K-8.  I have taught all subjects in the public schools, ESL (English as a Second Language) online, and I currently homeschool my three children ages 5-11.  I also teach a Nature Studies course in my area and facilitate two book clubs on a weekly basis.  

I began my teaching career nineteen years ago.  It is difficult for me to narrow down my favorite subjects.  I just enjoy teaching.  I guess if I had to peg down a few, my favorite subjects would include grammar, reading, math, and history.  I started my own book club over six years ago to feed my love of consuming books.  I recently began a book club for my oldest child and several of her friends to help them find great novels and learn skills to help increase their reading ability, comprehension and enjoyment.  I love to write.  Many call me a grammar nerd.  I have dreams of being an author when I grow up. ;)  Math is a skill I am passionate about.  I believe a solid foundation early on can really help a learner succeed in math the rest of their life.  I am also passionate about Nature Study and learning about the world around us.  I believe, in a world full of technology, that it is essential and very beneficial for students to get outdoors and observe the world around them. 

I have been teaching online since spring of 2019 and I joined Outschool in the summer of 2020.  
I enjoy meeting students from all around the globe.  Once you have been in my class, you will realize I'm upbeat, maybe a little silly at times, but I am excited to get my students to learn and most importantly love learning.  

I hope to see your child soon!