Nature’s Skyscrapers

Trees come in many shapes and sizes. Students become familiar with tree structure and scale by using different methods to measure them and by making comparisons. They learn the importance of standardized measurements and proper measuring techniques.

Objectives

Students will

• Explain how and why people use standard unites of measure.
• Develop an understanding of measurement and tree scale.
• Measure trees in a systematic, consistent way.

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Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide is a supplementary curriculum that is multi-disciplinary, with an emphasis on science, reading, writing, mathematics, and social studies. 

Each activity displays explicit connections to practices and concepts expected by the following national academic standards so teachers can easily see where the materials will fit into their lesson plans:

• Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
•  Common Core Toolkit, includes
  • English Language Arts (CCSS.ELA)
  • Mathematics (CCSS.MATH)
  • College, Career, and Civic Life Framework for Social Studies (C3)

Our professional development further demonstrates these connections, as well as to state and local standards, contact your state coordinator.

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