Canadian Trees & The Urban Forest

Find the “Fungus Among Us” in this captivating resource about trees in our communities. Most trees and shrubs that make up urban forests are not wild or naturally growing; they have been planted by people and to stay healthy, they must be properly cared for. Students explore the benefits and uses of trees, and identify different kinds of trees in their local community. They also investigate the effects and spread of Dutch Elm Disease across Canada and learn about identification and prevention. This Canada lesson provides a teacher and student section with a variety of reading passages, activities, crossword, word search, colouring pages and answer key to create a well-rounded lesson plan.