1. The American Chestnut Tree

2. During today’s lesson students will be able to: 1.Recall prior knowledge of the American Chestnut Tree. 2.Calculate different dimensions of the American Chestnut using math formulas. 3.Compare the size of the American Chestnut to other objects. Student Objectives Monday, January 11, 2016

3. Warm-Up What do the following images/words bring to mind when you see them? 1. Number from 1-5. Scroll through the following 5 slides. 2.Write down anything that comes to mind. Anything! Agenda: Complete GraphingWorksheet

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5. FUNGUS # 2

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8. AMERICAN CHESTNUT # 5

9. Today in class… 1.“How Big is Gigantic?” Activity

10. How Big is Gigantic? The American Chestnut Tree had the capability to grow to enormous heights. In the next activity, we will experience just how BIG these trees could be.

11. Conclusion- Ticket Out 1. List 3 reasons why the American Chestnut was so important. 2. By 1940 almost all the American Chestnut trees were gone. Predict what effect this would have on the forests of the Eastern United States?