Real+Trees+4+Kids

Real Trees 4 Kids []


 * Sponsoring Organization: National Christmas Tree Association **
 * Date of Last Update: 2008**


 * Authority: National Christmas Tree Association**


 * Content: All you ever want to know about conifers.**


 * Currency: Last updated in 2008 **


 * Purpose: To teach kids about the life cycle of conifers, recycling conifers after Christmas, types of trees, as well as conifer farming.**


 * Organization: Well organized. Nice pictures with informative captions. Easy to navigate. Headings are nice and clear.**


 * Strengths:** Is divided up into grade levels for easy understanding and readability. Real pictures are used throughout the whole site.


 * Weaknesses: There is quite a bit of white space. They could have made the font size larger.**


 * Instructional Uses: Has a teacher resource link with background information. Would be great to use when learning about different types of trees or even can be used during Christmas time.**


 * Benefits to Students:** There is a vocabulary section available for students who do not know the meaning of certain words.