Worksheet 5: It Comes From a Tree

Directions: Use the objects in your box and “object cards” distributed by yourteacher to complete the chart below. In the column labeled “Descriptive wordsor phrases,” make sure to describe each object without using any of thethree forbidden words on the “object card.” Once your group hascompleted this worksheet, you will use this information to play a game to helpteach your classmates more about forest products.

The Game: When instructed by your teacher, go to the front of the classroom.Without saying the name (or any portion of the name) of the first object fromyour chart or showing it to the class, first describe its connection to theforest. Once given the signal by your teacher you will have 30 seconds todescribe the object to your classmates. The purpose of the game is to have theclass guess the name of the object as quickly as possible. If you say the nameof the item, show it to the class, or use any of the forbidden words, youwill receive 0 points. A correct guess by the class within 10 seconds earns 3points, 20 seconds earns 2 points, and 30 seconds earns 1 point. Repeat theabove instructions with the second and third objects as well.