The Christmas Tree PowerPoint

The PowerPoint briefly describes the history of the Christmas tree and the differences between modern day Christmas trees.

Part 1: describes the origins of the Christmas tree from Pagan celebrations to German traditions and why it became a worldwide custom since Victorian times. It shows some famous Christmas trees used for public display around the world.

Part 2: describes present day production, sales and impact on the environment of Christmas trees, including real and artificial trees. Children are asked to make comparisons and to briefly describe which tree is better for appearance, cost, convenience, transportation, longevity, disposal, allergies and safety. It ends with reviewing how Christmas trees affect our environments and what people can do better to save them.

The PowerPoint provides questions and answers to check the children’s understanding.

I have also created similar worksheets for follow up activities (sold separately)
The Christmas Tree Origins
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-christmas-tree-origins-12033645
The Christmas Tree - Real vs Artificial
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-christmas-tree-real-vs-artificial-12932310

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