The Book of Trees: An Introduction to Botany Through the Study of Trees

The curriculum builds substantial botany content knowledge systematically through five structured units covering roots, stems, leaves, photosynthesis, flowers, and fruits.

The 80-page reader covers significant chemistry content including leaf transpiration, photosynthesis, chemical makeup of sugars and starches, and fermentation, providing deep scientific background

The curriculum follows a classical education model with explicit instruction through structured readings followed by guided practice.

Each lesson has a standard format starting with reading assignments from the reader, then workbook questions, diagram labeling, and structured activities

The program incorporates regular retrieval practice through quizzes after each lesson and unit tests at the end of each unit.

The teacher guide includes a quiz for each lesson and unit tests with answer keys, providing systematic review and assessment

The program effectively integrates hands-on activities and field observations with explicit content instruction from the reader.

Each lesson follows a structured format: reading assignment, workbook questions, diagram labeling, then 1-3 hands-on activities including experiments and field observations, plus 15 detailed tree observation forms

The teacher guide provides practical support with answer keys and assessments but limited pedagogical guidance.

Teacher guide includes overprinted answers, quizzes for each lesson, unit tests, and answer keys, but no mention of science background information or teaching strategies

Scientific vocabulary appears to be taught through reading assignments and workbook exercises, though specific vocabulary instruction methods are not detailed.

The curriculum covers technical botany terms through readings on plant structures, photosynthesis, and chemical processes, with workbook questions reinforcing terminology

NGSS alignment is not mentioned in the available materials, though the content covers relevant life science topics.

No specific reference to NGSS standards or three-dimensional learning framework in the curriculum description