In this activity, students are introduced to tree rings by examining a cross section of a tree, also known as a 'tree cookie.' They discover how tree age can be determined by studying the rings and how ring thickness can be used to deduce times of optimal growing conditions. Next, they investigate simulated tree rings applying the scientific method to explore how climatic conditions varied over time.
- Subject:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Environmental Studies
- Physical Science
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Provider:
- CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
- Provider Set:
- CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
- Date Added:
- 03/09/2023