The Teaching Gardens of St. Michael’s College
Combining the academic areas of botany, teaching and children’s literature through interdisciplinary collaboration and gardening. 
Ginko Biloba: Seedling
Ready, Set, Ginkgo!
Did you know that the Gingko tree is the oldest tree in the world?
Activity:
In this activity, you will investigate the different parts that make up the Ginkgo tree and discover the various colors and shapes that make the Ginkgo a beautiful and unique tree.
Materials Needed:
* Plain Paper
* Pencil
* Crayons or Markers
Procedure:
1. Have an adult help you fold the paper into four sections: once down the middle and again in half. You should have four equal sections.
2. In each section, follow these instructions:
Using a pencil, in this box draw all the different shapes that make up the tree. For example, the shapes of the leaves, branches, etc. |
Using your crayons, fill this entire box with all the different colors you see in the tree. |
In this box, write as many words or sentences as you can that describe the tree. |
In this box, combine the shapes, colors, and words about the tree to create a beautiful drawing of or story about the tree! |
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Mark Lubkowitz, Department of Biology Alan Dickinson, Department of Building and Grounds teachinggardens@smcvt.edu |