Explore prime and composite numbers, and learn how to factor whole numbers using a factor tree in this 30-minute pre-algebra lesson. Discover the definitions of prime and composite numbers, and understand why 0 and 1 are neither prime nor composite. Learn to determine whether a number is prime, composite, or neither. Delve into prime factors and their importance in factoring whole numbers. Master the technique of using a factor tree to visually organize information and find the prime factorization of numbers. Practice with multiple examples to reinforce your understanding of these fundamental mathematical concepts.