1. Find a picture of the Douglas Fir. Post it. Have you seen this tree?

I have never seen this tree before.

2. How can you remember what this tree looks like and it's name?

This tree is too special, I think if I see it once, I will remember it. But the name is a little diffcult to remember.

3. Find a picture of Western Hemlock. Have you seen this tree before?

I'm not sure, because it is very similar for some tall pines nearby my house.

4. When you look at a Western Hemlook, what is special about this tree. Tell me 3 things about this tree?

It is very tall. It is very thin. It is very beautiful.

5. There are many mountains in this region. What do you think happens to the vegetation when we get higher up to the mountain? Can you guess?

Maybe I will see a lot trees and animals. Maybe there will be very cold, and I'll see snow.

6. In the southern part of the Western Cordillera region, there is less rain. If there is less rain, do you think the great evergreen trees will grow?

No. Because the trees need water. And everything needs water.

7. The largest trees in the world exist in this region. They can be found in the United States because this region is very long and goes all the way down into Canada's neighbor!!! These trees are called "Giant Sequoias".

a. Find a picture of a Giant Sequoia you like. Explain why you like or don't like it in 3-5 sentences.

There are many Giant Sequoias. They are so tall, unbeliveble very green. I think it looks like pines.

8. What did you learn today? Explain in 5-8 sentences. Be serious!!!!

I see a lot of pictures about trees. They are all very tall. I think maybe they are a kind of pine trees. The most interesting thing is Giant Sequoias. I will never forget it.