This video is answering the question of how does the Redwood Tree get enough water.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
The Redwood Tree is very tall and needs a lot of water. It catches water from the air with its big leaves and drinks water through its leaves. It loves fog!
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Take your child on a nature walk to observe different types of trees and discuss how they get water. - Set up a mini science experiment where your child can observe how leaves collect water from the air. - Encourage your child to draw or paint a picture of a coastal Redwood tree and explain how it gets water. - Play a game of "tree detective" where your child has to identify different types of trees and discuss their unique characteristics, including how they obtain water.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: "Redwood Rain Catcher" Instructions: Pretend to be a coastal Redwood tree with your child. Stand tall like a tree and spread out your arms like leaves. Close your eyes and imagine catching drops of water from the air, just like the Redwood tree does. Move your arms up and down to mimic the water dripping onto the ground. See who can catch the most "raindrops" and have fun exploring the unique way Redwood trees get their water!
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Coastal Redwood trees get enough water by using their leaves to catch water from the air and drink through their leaves. They teach us to find creative solutions to overcome challenges."