What makes different conifer trees unique? Objective Students will be able to: • Ethically collect tree needles, cones and leaves. • Identify local native trees from their needles and cones. • Be able to associate tree species with climate, terrain, elevation, and successional state. Background This lesson is one part of the Work House Program A Glacier National Park Science and Indian Education Program. It can be completed as a stand alone lesson or as part of the greater Work House course. Since this Work House lesson was created, two amazing resources have been developed that bring the conc Duration: 60 Minutes Essential Question What makes different conifer trees unique? Objective Students will be able to: • Ethically collect tree needles, cones and leaves. • Identify local native trees from their needles and cones. • Be able to associate tree species with climate, terrain, elevation, and succe.