Trees of Alberta Project

We are just beginning to work on a science project on the Trees of Alberta
Here is a link to my research outline for students
Field Notes and Research Journal

Part of our program of studies requires students to Identify characteristics of at least four types of trees found in the local environment, including 2 coniferous and 2 deciduous trees. So I created a journal-style template to help students take "field notes" about their tree, similar to the way that scientists might take notes to record their observations out in the field. I included the next 2 pages four times so that students had one for each of the trees they would need to research

Then, to guide them through the research process and allow them to demonstrate their understanding of topics we have previously discussed in class, students will also have the following pages attached to their field notes booklet

All of these pages were created using Google Draw. I modified the page size to "custom" and made it 8.5x11 so that it would print out on a normal page. Finally, once all my pages were done, I downloaded them as PDFs and used the app "PDF Mergy" to put them all together in one document. 

To try something new, I also posted this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers for free. This is the link to the listing. 

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Trees-and-Forests-Research-Project-1500565

Of course, no project would be complete without a chance to do a self-assessment