What do trees look like in the winter?

Today, we went on a winter wonder walk.  We observed the winter weather and recorded our noticings in our wonder journals.

While on our walk, we also observed our 2 adopted trees! We were so excited to discover that our deciduous tree was bare; it had no leaves! As a class, we recalled our previous learning about how some trees get rid of their leaves to survive the winter. Our adopted evergreen tree still had its green leaves which were rolled tightly like needles! This was so cool to see all of our previous learning and research in action!

While walking to our trees, I overheard an incredible conversation between two students about the leaves on our trees. Of course, I was only able to record the end of their conversation once I realized how awesome it was.  I wanted to share with you everything that was said and the short video clip that I did catch on camera!

Child 1: Look!  The leaves are gone!!

Child 2: I know, the tree had to get rid of those leaves because it is winter.

Child 1: And look, our evergreen tree still has it's leaves!

Child 2: Yep.

Child 1: It has a waxy coat.

Child 2: Yep, because it is an evergreen tree.