About Trees
They can be bigger than a brontosaurus, but quieter than a church mouse, and they are capable of changing the carbon dioxide in our air into oxygen. Trees are an important part of our environment. We share Connecticut with more than 1.68 million acres of trees including forests, parks and even our neighborhoods. But how much do we really know about trees? Find out by taking our All About Trees Challenge, and try the following activities to increase your knowledge and appreciation of trees!
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Tree Activities
Studying tree leaves and bark can help you identify trees. Capture their patterns using this activity!
And try these fun ways to measure trees!
Measuring Tree Height using a Pencil
Measuring Tree Diameter Two Ways
Tree Branches - An Observation Activity
Have you ever looked closely at the branches of trees? Do branches grow opposite each other? Or do you find them alternating from side to side? Read the statements below about branching patterns, then go find a tree in your yard or neighborhood and carefully observe the branches. Can you come up with other "I notice" or "I wonder" statements about the branches on your tree?
Like many other things in nature, the shapes of trees exhibit striking mathematical patterns. In fact, the verb "branch" describes the mathematical process that produces the shapes.
From: www.5280math.com/
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