Backyard Science is an activity book that gives children the chance to do some of their own experiments, with little or no adult supervision. All of the activities in the book can be performed in your own backyard, even if it is a small plot. Each activity has something to do with the environment, being either plant life or wildlife. Each section shows what the required materials are, and some have special labels reminding children to be careful, ask for an adults help, or be sure to treat wildlife with respect. The activity book is great because it incorporates learning with playtime. The activities gives the children something to make and/or discover and can be done without a parents help. This will help them feel like real scientists.
The sections most associated with trees are the, “Root Power” and “Tree of life” activities, but many of them involve trees in one way or another. Root Power is an experiment that shows students how a trees roots work. They grow seeds in jars and see that roots need to spread as they grow to obtain more nutrients. The experiment also shows how roots drink in water, by placing white flowers in cups of dyed water. Tree of life actives include how to measure a tree and how to tell the age of a tree.