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- Terrific Trees (.html)
- Terrific Trees - Spanish Version (.html)
- SciGirls STEM Practices (.pdf)
- SciGirls Methods for Effective Groupwork (.pdf)
- Terrific Trees - Full Episode (.mp4)
- Terrific Trees - Plan (.mp4)
- Terrific Trees - Data Collection (.mp4)
- Terrific Trees - Share (.mp4)
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Engage in a shady activity to practice measurement techniques. Classes venture outside to collect measurements of various trees, using different strategies to measure the height, trunk circumference, width, and crown size. Then they analyze the measurements and make connections to the environment where the tree grows.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Save the data each year to compare tree measurements longitudinally
- Classify the types of trees and compare their similarities and differences
Classroom Considerations
- Requires the use of meter sticks for each pupil
Pros
- Provides a video to supplement the content in the lesson
- Includes a detailed teaching guide to help plan for instruction
Cons
- None