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# Common Plants & Trees

Identify and name common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees

Subject: Science · Area: Organisms & Life Processes · Ages 5 to 6
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/common-plants-and-trees-mt_j7cer_Nmor

## Ready when they can

- Name at least five common wild or garden plants from direct observation
- Sort trees into deciduous (loses leaves) and evergreen (keeps leaves) with examples
- Match a plant to its name when shown a picture or real specimen

## Lesson: Plants and Trees All Around You

Plants grow almost everywhere you look. You might see plants in a garden or park. Some plants are small flowers. Some plants are big trees.

Look closely to learn a plant's name. Check its leaves, its flowers, and its shape. Sunflowers, daisies, and roses grow in gardens. Dandelions and clover often grow in the wild.

*(drawing: This tree grows leaves, then loses them each winter. That makes it deciduous.)*

**Example.** Zara sees a big tree in the park. In fall its leaves turn orange. By winter, all the leaves have fallen. This tree is deciduous.

**Tip.** Evergreen trees like pine and holly stay green all year. Look for green needles or leaves even in snow!

**Recap.** You can name garden plants, and tell deciduous trees from evergreen ones.

## Practice

8 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

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