North Carolina Tree Math
Mathematics, Science (K-8), Social Studies
Structures and Functions of Living Organisms
Submitted By:
Linda McDonald, Avery's Creek Elementary School
Overview
This activity allows students to practice/review multiple math skills while learning about North Carolina trees. These word problems are primarily multi-step, multi-skill problems which provide valuable practice for end of grade testing. In addition, each question has a fun fact about N.C. trees as an engaging way for students to learn about tree structures and how people in North Carolina use them as a valuable natural resource.
Grade Levels
3rd Grade, 4th Grade
Curriculum Correlation
3.NBT.2, 3.L.2.1, 4.6.04, 4.MD.1, 4.MD.2, 4.NBT.4
Duration
45 minutes
Location
Indoors
Materials
- Copies of Worksheet
- Worksheet answer key
Educators Information
In addition to the created activity, a sheet of statistics about common trees in Western
North Carolina is provided so that teachers in multiple grade levels may create their own
worksheets customized for their own needs. It could also be used for students to generate
word problems.
Procedure
Use the worksheet provided to allow students to practice/review multiple math skills while learning about North Carolina trees
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