Aging Trees: Lesson 2 of 4
by Jennifer Cooke
Students will measure the height, diameter, and circumference of a tree in this engaging lesson. They will then determine a tree’s age by counting growth rings. Students will determine how rainfall affects the growth of a tree and how growth changes as a tree ages.
This is the 2nd lesson in a series of 4. Links to other lessons and resources are included.
Lesson Grade Level
8th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
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