You’ve seen one
palm tree, you’ve seen them all, right? NO! There are about 2600 species of
palm trees. Investigate the various aspects of palm trees in these Internet
activities.
CONNECT:
- Discover the facts about palm trees, one of the best known and most widely planted tree families, at https://garden.lovetoknow.com/trees/palm-trees
- Watch where palm trees come from at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0IjENkhaAU
- See more than 25 uses for coconut and palm leaves at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsLSHDd4dFU
CREATE:
- Watch how to draw a palm tree at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nvxUZglP5E
- Learn how to cook with coconuts at https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/coconut-facts.html
- Create a cool Hawaiian luau party for your friends: https://www.coolest-kid-birthday-parties.com/luau-party/
CARE:
- Discover the health benefits of coconut at https://healthy-kids.com.au/coconuts-need-know/
- Dates grow on palm trees – and they are good for kids; find out the facts at https://www.indiaparenting.com/health-benefits-of-dates-for-kids.html
- How healthy is palm oil? Find out at https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/39492207
CAREERS:
Are you swayed
by palm trees? There may be a fruitful career for you – as a botanist, a
gardener, a chef, an artist or decorator. Even climbing up trees! Climb up a palm tree career.
- https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/career-resource-center/careers-with-plants/
- https://www.zippia.com/tree-trimmer-jobs/
- https://www.botany.org/Profiles/Scott_Mori.php
