Follow along to complete a soil dissection and shake test using a scoop of dirt from your yard or neighborhood.
Follow along to learn about how to document tree observations in a Tree Journal.
Watch the video to learn how to identify:
terminal buds
side buds
leaf scars
Go outside and find 2-5 trees with different bark.
Write down your observations of each tree and do a bark rubbing.
Measure a tree’s circumference using estimation, their hands, and a measuring tape (or a string and ruler). Write your estimations and measurements in a science notebook.
Learn about four native types of conifers and their identifying features: pine, spruce, cedar, tamarack.
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