Identify common trees native to Virginia.

Identification should include common tree species native to Virginia according to bark, leaf shape, arrangement, and venation, and fruit.

Teacher Resource:

• Common Native Trees of Virginia Links to an external site. 
• VA FFA Forestry Contest Links to an external site. (List of Virginia trees)

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?