Deciduous and Evergreen Trees — Interactive Lesson (KS1)

Why do pine trees never lose their leaves? This 19-slide interactive lesson, with an accompanying video, teaches children to tell deciduous and evergreen trees apart.

Learning About Deciduous and Evergreen Trees in KS1 Science

Children learn to find and name a variety of deciduous and evergreen trees, group trees according to their qualities, and understand what ‘deciduous’ and ‘evergreen’ mean. They discover that deciduous trees, such as maple and oak, lose their leaves in autumn and grow them back in spring, while evergreen trees, such as pine and spruce, keep their needle-like leaves all year round. They also learn that apples, peaches, pears and walnuts all come from deciduous trees, and complete true-or-false statements to check their understanding.

What’s Included

• 19-slide interactive lesson on deciduous and evergreen trees, with a supporting video
• Learning objectives on naming and grouping trees
• Maple and oak as deciduous examples; pine and spruce as evergreen examples
• Fruits and nuts that come from deciduous trees
• True-or-false and drag-and-drop activities with instant feedback

Key Benefits for Students

• Builds a clear, memorable distinction between the two tree types
• Links leaf shape and needle shape to each tree type
• Connects trees to real fruits and nuts children recognise
• Instant feedback on answer questions

Why Teachers Love It

• No prep — ready for whole-class teaching on an interactive whiteboard
• The video adds a visual introduction to the topic
• Self-marking questions support independent practice
• Suits small groups and whole-class sessions
• A dependable start to a seasons and plants topic

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A dependable addition to a KS1 science topic, giving children a clear, memorable way to sort trees into two groups. Comparing deciduous and evergreen trees links naturally into a wider topic on seasonal change.

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FAQs

What year group is this for?
KS1 — Years 1–2 (ages 5–7).

Does it include a video?
Yes — a supporting video introduces the topic.

Is it self-marking?
Yes, with instant feedback on the questions.