In this lesson, students will determine the ratio of trees to bushes in their yard. From this information they will also calculate percentage.

Engaging Questions

• Why is it necessary to record gathered information on your table?

• Why is it necessary to correctly count the number of trees and bushes in your front and back yard?

Teacher Goals

• The student will record information they have gathered on the table which they have been provided.

• The student will use information gathered to calculate percentages.

Required Resources

• Materials
  
  The student needs to have a pencil and the chart provided by the teacher

• Resources

  • Tree-Bush Assessment
  • Tree-Bush Table

Optional Resources

• Encyclopedia
  
  Use an encyclopedia to find out the difference between a tree and a bush.

Steps

1. Using table

   Use the table to record information you gather.

   • Tree-Bush Table For Home

2. Counting trees and bushes

   Count trees and bushes found in your yard, both front and back.

3. Recording information

   Record information you have gathered on number of trees/bushes on your table.

4. Ratios

   Use the information you've gathered to calculate the ratio of trees to bushes.

5. Calculate Percentages

   Use the information gathered to calculate the percentage of trees and bushes.

6. Class Average

   Compile each student's information into a class average.

Teacher Notes

• Students should know the difference between a tree and bush.Students should be able to find ratio and calculate percentage.Students should be able to use gathered information to complete a table.

• Duration: 45 minutes

Learner Notes

• Write your individual data on the table which has been provided. Classroom data will be provided after all students have completed their individual information on the table.

Mentor Notes

• We are learning to figure ratio and calculate percentage. Please encourage your child to count the number of trees and bushes in your front and back yard, and record the information they have gathered on the table which has been provided.