5: The Giving Tree
“Once there was a tree, and she loved a little boy.” -The Giving Tree, Shel Silverstein They say that trees — specifically the forests they are in — are the lungs of the earth since they are responsible for producing the oxygen we breathe. Apart from their important role in our survival, trees have also provided humans with materials that we can use for everyday life. Mahogany and walnut trees are popular for furniture, while bamboos can be used to make shelters, bridges, and even clothes. In fact, coconut trees are called the tree of life because of the numerous ways that we can use its parts to help us live better. As we deepen our inquiry on different materials that we can experiment on and investigate, we took a closer look at trees and discover all the bountiful materials that they give us. In class, we read the book called The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. The story begins with a tree who loved a little boy. They always played together and both of them are happy. The tree g