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Aging of Trees Lesson PlanAging of Trees Lesson Plan
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Aging of Trees

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Students examine tree rings to determine its age.  In this tree ring lesson, students examine core tree samples, identify the tree rings, and then determine its age. Students complete a worksheet, deciding which of the two core sample is the oldest tree. 

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tree rings, trees, parts of a tree

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dendrochronology, tree rings, trees, science
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Grade
5th - 7th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice

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