Measure the height, diameter, and circumference of trees in a forest. Count growth rings to determine the age of each tree. Grow the trees for several years and investigate how growth is affected by precipitation.
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Elementary students explore diameter, circumference and height to measure the growth of trees.
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
This is the French translation of the Teacher Guide
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
This is the French translation of the Student Exploration Sheet
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
This is the French translation of the Vocabulary Sheet
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
Students will measure cross sections of real trees to determine their age.
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4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
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