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Identifying trees is important for lumberjacks. Knowing the trees also tells us about the type of forest, the soil, wildlife and other trees nearby.
Deciduous or hardwood trees were several species of trees that were logged in the Upper Peninsula.
Use the worksheet to review the different parts of leaves.
Draw your leaf or create a rubbing by placing the leaf beneath the worksheet and using the flat edge of a crayon to create the image of the leaf in relief.
Label the parts of the leaf.
Leaf Vocabulary: Margin - the outline of a leaf. The margin can be smooth, serrated like a saw blade or toothed. Lobe - the "fingers of a leaf. Lobes are three sided and have a space between lobes. Sinus - the space in between lobes Stalk - Also called a petiole, this connects the leaf to the twig. The stalk can sometimes twist to make sure the leaf gets sunlight. Leaf base - This is the part of the leaf that connects to the stalk. The base can be even or uneven.
