Evaluation/Making A Choice

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Where Can I Plant My Tree?

• Now you are ready to make a decision about where you’ll plant your seedling. One way to do that is to make a checklist. Checklists are often used to evaluate. Use the checklist to evaluate the two locations you are considering.
• In the boxes marked #1 and #2, record the two possible locations you’ve identified.
• Evaluate both locations on the important facts. Put a checkmark under location #1 if #1 would be suitable based on that information. Then do the same thing for location #2.

Review your checklist

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• Does one location seem better than the other? If so, this is probably the location you'll want to choose for your tree.

• Do both locations seem suitable? If so, either one of your locations would be appropriate. Then you may want to consider other things to help you make your choice. (Where will it look best? Which location do you like better?)

• Do you think another location will be more suitable than these two? If so, try using your checklist to evaluate the third idea. You may want to choose this location instead of using A or B.

• If you're worried about your locations or about making your choice, you may want to talk with your teacher or another adult.

  Use the checklist information to make your choice now and write it in the box below. Make sure you explain why you chose your location using information form you chart.

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