Tree+Day

TREE DAY - PLANTS IN ACTION

School Tree Day is held every year and thousands of schools across Australia take part by getting their hands dirty and planting. But why are trees so important for the environment anyway?

Watch this BTN Report and compete the activity below.

CHOOSE 3 OF THESE QUESTIONS TO WRITE IN TO YOUR WORKBOOK AND ANSWER.

1. Why were the kids in the BtN story planting trees? 2. What did the BtN Tree Day story mainly explain? 3. Why are trees important? 4. Trees take in carbon dioxide and release __. 5. What is photosynthesis? 6. Trees provide habitats for all kinds of wildlife. Explain what that means. 7. How do tree roots help to stop the soil getting washed away? 8. What is deforestation and how can it impact on the environment? 9. How can trees make people feel? 10. Name three facts you learnt watching the BtN story.

Then, play this game online.