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Deciduous Forests: Characteristics, Structure, and Inhabitants, Schemes and Mind Maps of Religion

University of Idaho (U of I)Religion

An overview of deciduous forests, including their definition, structure, and the seasons they experience. It also discusses the locations of deciduous forests around the world and mentions some examples of trees and animals found in these forests. Additionally, it introduces the Iroquois, a Native American tribe that lived in deciduous forests in the northeastern United States and Canada.

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What is a Deciduous Forest?
VOCABULARY
deciduous trees - trees that shed their leaves once every year
shrub - a bush that grows to about 5 feet above the forest floor
DECIDUOUS FORESTS
In the autumn, or fall, leaves of deciduous trees change
color and fall off the trees.
Most deciduous trees have leaves that are broad and flat.
ex. oak, maple, elm
LEVELS OF A DECIDUOUS FOREST
The first (bottom) level is the forest floor. It is mostly made up of
soil with dead leaves, twigs, and fallen trees on the
ground. These things slowly decay and become part of the soil.
The second level is the herb level. Small plants grow on and just
above the forest floor.
The third level is the shrub level. This layer is made up of shrubs, or
bushes, and young trees no taller than 5 feet.
The fourth level is the understory. This layer is made up of young
trees that have grown taller than 5 feet, but are not the tallest trees in
the forest.
The fifth level of the forest is the canopy. This is made up of the
oldest, tallest trees of the forest.
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What is a Deciduous Forest? VOCABULARY deciduous trees - trees that shed their leaves once every year shrub - a bush that grows to about 5 feet above the forest floor DECIDUOUS FORESTS  In the autumn , or fall, leaves of deciduous trees change color and fall off the trees.  Most deciduous trees have leaves that are broad and flat. ex. oak , maple , elm LEVELS OF A DECIDUOUS FOREST  The first (bottom) level is the forest floor. It is mostly made up of soil with dead leaves , twigs , and fallen trees on the ground. These things slowly decay and become part of the soil.  The second level is the herb level. Small plants grow on and just above the forest floor.  The third level is the shrub level. This layer is made up of shrubs, or bushes , and young trees no taller than 5 feet.  The fourth level is the understory. This layer is made up of young trees that have grown taller than 5 feet, but are not the tallest trees in the forest.  The fifth level of the forest is the canopy. This is made up of the oldest , tallest trees of the forest.

SEASONS

 Most deciduous forests have a warm and cool season.  They need year round precipitation.  Deciduous trees grow on flat land or small hills.  The trees grow during warm seasons. Buds appear in the spring. They become new leaves and branches and grow fastest during the summer.  The trees rest during the cool seasons. In the fall, the leaves die and drop to the ground. In winter, it is too cold for most of the trees to grow.

DECIDUOUS FORESTS OF THE UNITED STATES

 Most of the eastern United States has deciduous forests.  3 out of every 5 states in the U.S. has land in the deciduous forest region.  List 5 states that are in the deciduous forest region

  1. New York
  2. Pennsylvania
  3. Ohio
  4. Maine
  5. Florida

Video ~ “Indians of North America: Iroquois”  The Iroquois believed in the power of peace.  The Iroquois lived in the forests of the northeast, in present day New York , Pennsylvania, and southern Canada.  The Iroquois was a group of 6 tribes , or nations, of Native Americans. These 6 groups were: (* = original members of Iroquois) *1. Mohawk *2. Cayuga *3. Oneida *4. Onondaga *5. Seneca 6. Tuscaroras  The Iroquois lived in homes made of trees and bark called long houses. They ranged in size from 60 - 100 feet long. They had 2 openings; one was the door and the other was a hole in the roof to let out smoke.  The Iroquois were good farmers. They were well known for growing many varieties of corn.  At first the Iroquois were generous and helpful toward the European settlers. However, the Europeans began taking over the Iroquois land , so they were forced to fight back.  The chief was chosen by the clan mother , the oldest woman of each clan.  The Iroquois told stories with beads which were made on wampum belts.  The Iroquois had a government called a confederacy which gave each of the tribes an equal say in all matters. These ideas were shared with Ben Franklin and parts of these beliefs were later included in the formation of the United States Constitution.

Internet ResearchTemperate Deciduous Forests Go to Mrs. Bellen’s Web Page and click on “Missouri Botanical Gardens”. Use the MBG Learning Network to complete the notes below.  Click on the maple leaf below the title “Temperate”Click on “What’s a Temperate Deciduous Forest Like?”

  1. The meaning of the word deciduous describes exactly what the leaves on these trees do, change color in autumn, fall off in winter, and grow back again in the spring.
  2. Next to the rainforest, the temperate deciduous forest gets the second most amount of rainfall per year. In the winter, this is seen as snow.
  3. The average temperature of the forest is about 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The average rainfall here in the forest is 30 - 60 inches per year.  Click on “Where Are They Located?”
  4. Looking closely at the biome map, you’ll see that the temperate deciduous forests are located primarily in the eastern half of the United States , in Canada, Europe , and in parts of Russia, China, and Japan.  Click on “Forest Animals”
  5. Animals living in this biome must adjust to cold winters and hot summers by hibernating , migrating , or keeping active all winter.
  6. Click on some individual animals. List 5 animals that live in the deciduous forest: black bear , gray squirrel , raccoon , white-tailed deer , turkeyClick on “Autumn Leaf Scrapbook”
  7. Click on some of the names of leaves listed. List 3 types of deciduous trees: maple , elm , oak

DECIDUOUS FOREST STUDY GUIDE

VOCABULARY:

deciduous trees shrub lines of latitude FROM YOUR NOTES:  5 levels/layers of the deciduous forest  Weather/seasons in deciduous forest regions (average temperature/rainfall)  Locations of deciduous regions (continents & in U.S.)  Examples of deciduous forest animals  Examples of deciduous forest trees  Facts about Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands

  • Iroquois
  • 6 tribes (5 original)
  • government
  • homes
  • food
  • traditions