Week # 1 - Introduce us to your tree!

3/4/2013

 
After selecting one tree to adopt for the month of March, please let us know:

  • The address or specific location of your tree (we will be creating a map of our adopted trees)
  • What your tree looks like and what kind of tree you think it might be (You do not need to know the specific kind of tree yet just describe it if you can, I encourage you to bring a picture/drawing to class)
  • What is around your tree (Are there other trees, is there a building, is it on the street, etc.)
  • Why did you choose that particular tree?

When submitting a comment please put your room number and assigned letter instead of your name!
119N
3/4/2013 04:46:41 am

My tree is in my front yard witch is on 42 ST.

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:17:52 am

Can you describe your tree for us?

119v
3/8/2013 04:59:16 am

Well,it's just budding.It's two stories tall.I'm not really sure what type of tree it is,but I'm guessing it's a baby oak.

119n
3/8/2013 05:08:56 am

no.

119L
3/4/2013 07:19:00 am

The location of my tree is South 47th street. My tree is about 3 meters tall. And at the moment, it has no leaves. It has a trunk about 5 inches thick. My tree is right in front of my house. There are other plants and trees around it. I chose this tree because it was right in front of my house so I could take notes on it easily. I can just look out my window and see it.

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:18:55 am

Isn't nice to see trees outside your window. I always love looking out and enjoying the trees. Especially once they have their leaves and it's so pretty and green!

119E
3/4/2013 07:37:07 am

1. My tree is in West Philly, in between Locust and Walnut st, and in my backyard.
2. My tree is a Cherry Tree. It is bumpy, big, and dark brown, and it is about 1 foot wide at the trunk and about 30 feet tall.
3. There are some big plants that are bunched together in the middle of our backyard next to the tree. Four trees are bordering the back of the backyard next to the fence. The Cherry Tree is behind our house, but we are in row houses so many other houses are next to us.
4. I chose this tree because it is right in my backyard.Also, it is a very big tree and I like big things.

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:20:39 am

Big things are fun! It's interesting to picture all of those plants bunched together like you are describing. Don't forget if you'd like you can make a drawing of it or take a picture of it, so we can all see what you mean.

119h
3/8/2013 09:26:55 pm

I LOVE Cherries.

119q
3/4/2013 07:52:06 am

My tree is located in my backyard. The nearest cross streets are Springfield and 46th streets. My tree is big and very tall. It is thick and sturdy. In the Fall acorns fall from it. In the summer it gives lots of shade. My tree is in my backyard, behind my house and across from another backyard. Around it are grass, flowers, and a stone bench. There is another tree like it a few feet away. I chose this tree because it is right in my backyard and I like how it looks.

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:21:46 am

I like that there is a bench nearby to sit and enjoy the trees and the shade they provide.

119h
3/8/2013 09:22:30 pm

Must be a nice tree in summer.

119c
3/4/2013 08:59:08 am

my tree is located 43rd st between pine and osage in front of my house. my tree has no leaves yet but when it does it has green oval leaves,it is medium size and skinny. around my tree there are other trees. i chose that tree because my stepdad planted it and its in front of are house

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:23:10 am

You did a nice job describing the leaves! We will talk about how we use those specific characteristics to identify and classify trees in class.

119x
3/4/2013 09:56:34 am

It is in front of my home on 45th ST.

119x
3/4/2013 10:09:20 am

My tree is a tall tree.

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:23:57 am

Can you describe your tree more for us?

119t
3/4/2013 08:42:33 pm

1.My tree is on Osage Ave., in my front yard.
2.My tree is not shady.It lends birds a home.
3.My tree is near other trees and bushes on our street.
4.I picked my tree because it is in my front yard.

119t
3/4/2013 08:52:11 pm

2.(Cont.)In the sumer it brings shade.
3.(cont.)It is 1 foot or more away from other plants (at the moment).

119t
3/6/2013 08:28:39 pm

2.(cont.)My tree is a maple tree.

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:26:09 am

It's interesting that you said it's NOT shady. Is that because of the branches being bare, or even when it has leaves is it not very good for shade? Also I like that you said "at the moment". That indicates to me that you understand that the tree will continue to grow and there may be changes in how close the plants are to each other in the future! Great job!

119P link
3/5/2013 05:58:15 am

My tree is on 45th street in my backyard.

My tree is tall with alot of branches on it. It has one broken branch.

My tree is in my back yard near my swing set.

I picked my tree because it is in my back yard and it is beautiful when it
blooms.

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:26:55 am

I wonder what made that one branch break? Do you know when it happened?

119t
3/8/2013 06:46:31 am

What type of tree is it?

119t
3/8/2013 06:50:54 am

Awsome!! I wish my tree had a broken branch.

119w
3/5/2013 06:37:26 am

My tree has dry seeds at the top, and it is bare. It's bark is brownish gray. I think my tree is an oak tree.

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:28:14 am

It's okay to guess at which type of tree your tree is but I like that you said "I think" to show that you could learn more that might make you know better or feel more sure about it.

119w
3/5/2013 06:50:14 am

My tree is located on 45th and Walnut St.

119s
3/5/2013 07:11:24 am

My tree is in front of my house at 4535 pine street.
My tree is a maple tree.
My tree is tall.

119s
3/5/2013 07:12:47 am

119s
3/5/2013 07:17:04 am

My tree was damaged during hurricane Irene.

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:29:16 am

That makes me think it will be an interesting tree to study and adopt. What kind of damage did it go through?

119v
3/8/2013 05:32:38 am

Wow!Did you see any damage signs in that case?

119t
3/8/2013 06:56:26 am

What type of damage

119t
3/8/2013 06:57:49 am

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119w
3/5/2013 07:22:44 am

Around my tree there is a bus stop sign, and it is near the parking lot.

119w
3/5/2013 07:34:56 am

I chose that tree because it looks healthy, and it gives shade to people in the summer.

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:30:28 am

Shade is one of the many benefits of trees that the human community can enjoy.

119i
3/5/2013 08:53:30 am

My tree is in front of our house on the 4400 block of Spruce Street. It is between the sidewalk and the street. It is very tall, and the branches hang over our house. It has poles through its the bottom of its trunk. The branches are long. I chose it because it is right in front of my house and because it has poles in it, which I thought were interesting.

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:33:12 am

I do think your tree sounds very interesting to study and observe. Some people worry when tree branches get too close to a house or building. I'd like to see a drawing or picture of these poles if that's possible. If you can draw or print a picture, bring it to science class!

119t
3/8/2013 06:40:39 am

It must be very tall for it's branches to hang over your house!

119F
3/6/2013 03:36:30 am

1.My next door neighbor's backyard on St. Marks Square.
2.My tree is an evergreen,it has a thick trunk,a lot of long branches,the tree is a holly tree it drops prickly leaves in our backyard.
3.There is a house around my tree,an apartment building,a fence ,a table with four chairs,and ivy.
4.I chose this tree because it's an evergreen and I can see it from many places in my house.


























Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:35:00 am

Holly trees do have very sharp pointy edges to their leaves. I'm glad you can see it from lots of places. Does it look different depending on where you are when you're observing it?

119 B
3/6/2013 05:28:56 am

My tree is on the side walk.
It is in front of our apartment.
It is small and looks young.
It could be a plum or cherry tree.

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:35:58 am

It could be easier to identify specifically what type it is once the flowers blossom.

119v
3/8/2013 05:27:46 am

I like plums!!!!!

119t
3/8/2013 06:53:51 am

I LOVE cherrys

119R
3/6/2013 06:56:35 am

My tree is on 46 street and Hazel Ave.
It looks big, has lots of branches, thick, no leaves right now.
There is a street, houses and other trees.
I chose this tree because I live close to it, is old and good to observe

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:37:03 am

When do you think the trees will start to get leaves on them again? Do you have a prediction?

i
3/6/2013 07:17:14 am

119H
3/6/2013 08:28:49 am

My tree is near Walnut St and 40th St. It is on a hill next to the library. It is almost twice as big as the library itself. From the side, it looks like a half tree because it is right next to the library and can't grow that way. From the front, it looks like a half oval. At the moment, it looks dull because it doesn't have leaves and its bark is sopping from the rain. I chose this tree because I like to sit under it during the summer. It gives nice shade and you can relax under it.

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:38:07 am

Sounds like an awesome place to sit and read a book!

119D
3/7/2013 02:33:07 am

My tree is located in the school backyard on 42nd and Locust. It is huge, has no leaves yet but has tiny red buds, which look like cherries. So I named it Cherico. There is grass around it, a fence and a playground. I chose it because I love to climb it and I feel very happy when I am on the top. It is my most favorite tree in the world!

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:39:19 am

I like the name you chose. I also like your enthusiasm for the tree! I feel that excited about my favorite trees too!

119V
3/9/2013 10:48:20 pm

hey,we picked the same tree,so maybe we can tell each what we observed!!!

119v
3/8/2013 05:20:35 am

seriously?I pick that tree and you copy me?I don't apprecieate that very much.but I like that name!

Science Teacher
3/8/2013 09:49:14 am

It's okay to observe the same tree! You both have different reasons for choosing the tree and the observations you're making are sure to be different because different things about it will stick out to each of you. Also you could coordinate observing it on different days so you can really watch for changes or things happening with your shared tree, if you wanted.

119V
3/9/2013 07:35:58 am

I'm sorry.I did'nt mean to hurt your feelings.I was just kinda angry that you copied me.

108S
3/7/2013 03:03:23 am

My tree is right in front of my house. My tree is young and thin with bare branches [because it's winter] and my tree has two poles to support it.It is on a street so it has buildings and cars and other trees and mean people throw trash on it.I chose this tree because it is special to me because it has my placenta under it.

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:41:20 am

You have a personal connection to this tree so I can understand why you chose it and care about it. I'm sorry to hear that people are throwing trash around it. Maybe putting up a sign would help them to remember not to do that, but you want to be careful that any sign put up doesn't just end up blowing away and becoming trash itself.

119V
3/9/2013 07:43:46 am

I TOTALLY AGREE,I DON'T- KNOW- WHICH-SCIENCE-TEACHER!!!

119N
3/7/2013 05:33:41 am

My tree is in my front yard which is on 42nd Street near Baltimore Ave. The tree has big, shiny leaves, and is not very tall. It's almost up to the second floor window. Most of its leaves are green, but some of them are brown. My tree has ivy, sometimes flowers, and smaller trees around it. It is also pretty close to a building (my house). I chose this tree because it is near my house and it is very pretty when the seed pods pop out of the flower.

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:43:05 am

Sounds like a very lovely tree. Keep an eye on the tree so you can see the changes start to happen and notice when the flowers, leaves, and seed pods start to come out.

119U
3/7/2013 06:12:56 am

1.My tree is located in front of my house on Melville St.

2.My tree is big and tall. It's dark brown with no leaves and with a lot of branches. It looks dry and very bare. Some of its barks fell onto the ground.

3.There are other trees near it. It's located on the sidewalk of a residential street.

4.I picked this tree because it is in front of my house and because it is convenient for my observation.

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:44:55 am

I'm glad you were looking carefully and noticed the bark coming off. This is typical of many trees, the bark will crack and break off as it grows.

119G
3/7/2013 08:44:25 am

1. The tree is near 42nd and Pine St.
2. The tree has a brown trunk, big roots, lots of buds, white branches, is bumpy, has thin branches, and the trunk is about a foot wide.
3. It is between trees, dirt, the street, and the sidewalk.
4. I chose this tree because it is big, growing well, and nothing lives in it except some bugs.

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:46:48 am

Nothing lives in it now, but do you think other animals might live in other parts of the tree? What about birds, chipmunks or squirrels? Also there may be organisms living under ground around the roots of the tree that we just can't see! Check and see if you notice other animals around your tree this month.

108Q
3/7/2013 10:33:08 am

My tree is on 229 south 44 street. My tree is tall, wide, does not have leaves, it is brown and it is infront of my house. My tree is on the sidewalk, there is a house next to it and there are other trees around it. I chose this particular tree because it is infront of my house so I can observe and take notes to see how my tree is changing and I can also see through my window at any moment.

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:48:11 am

You really get the point of the assignment! I love that you're already thinking about watching for changes. Keep up the good work!

119o
3/7/2013 10:43:33 am

My tree is located osage ave side yard. My tree looks like a medium size tree cherry blossoms dark leaves buds thicck trunk.things that are arond my tree are some plants that are called black eye susan and hosta.I chose that tree because I like to see the buds turn into cherry blossoms.And to see how it looks different every day and season.

Science Teacher
3/7/2013 10:49:15 am

It is neat to track the changes you see. Great observations so far!

119 A
3/8/2013 02:30:16 am

My tree is in my front yard.
It has no leaves.
It has lots of buds.
There is soil around my tree.
It is tall. It is one and half stories tall.
I chose it because it is closest tree.
It is beautiful in Spring.

Science Teacher
3/8/2013 09:51:27 am

I'm so glad you mentioned the soil! Soil is a very important part of what a tree needs to survive and be healthy. Also trees actually help hold our soil in place so it doesn't run into our water systems like streams and rivers!

119V
3/8/2013 02:37:30 am

My tree is on 42nd Locust Street. It is in the Penn Alexander backyard.
It is a blooming tree. It has lots of pinkie red buds on it.
It had a branch chopped down.
It is in a park. There are other trees around it.
I choose the tree because there is a branch cut off, and if the tree is not fully developed it may be better to adopt.

Science Teacher
3/8/2013 09:54:13 am

I like that you are thinking about what tree you could help the most by adopting it and observing it. Trees that are damaged or young trees that are still growing are often more likely to need looking after. Also trees that are in parks may need more attention to be sure that people visiting or using the park are respecting the tree and not treating it like they shouldn't.

119V
3/9/2013 10:43:49 pm

My tree has'nt been changing much.But some tiny flowers are blooming from the buds.

119s
3/8/2013 05:23:57 am

that sounds like a nice tree!

Science Teacher
3/8/2013 09:57:02 am

I agree! It does sound like a nice tree!

119m
3/9/2013 07:06:55 am

my tree is on the corner of my block at 46th and Springfield. It is about one storie tall.It is a Japanese Maple. It has red leaves.It also
has smooth bark. It has gray bark. It has buds on the end of each
branch.
there is dirt ,moss ,and a house around my tree. I chose this tree
because I like the color red. I think my tree is pretty, and I like
Japanese Maple trees.

Science Teacher
3/10/2013 11:55:04 am

Japanese Maples are very pretty trees. I also like that you described it as having gray bark, that isn't as common as the brown color that others say their tree bark is.

119V
3/9/2013 10:36:54 pm

Hey,that sounds like a really nice tree!!!


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