Identification should include common tree species native to Virginia according to bark, leaf shape, arrangement and venation, and fruit.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the methods used to identify tree species?
- What are the three common branch arrangements?
- What is the difference between simple, and palmate, pinnately, and bipinnately compound leaves?
- What are the different types of margins on leaves?
- What are three families of trees native to Virginia?
- What 15 native trees are around your school/area?
- Where can one find the invasive tree species list for trees affecting Virginia forests?
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