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Carbon Sequestration
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In this inquiry-based lesson, learners measure the biomass of trees, calculate the carbon stored by the trees, and use this information to create recommendations about using trees for carbon sequestra

Trees: Recorders of Climate Change
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In this activity, learners 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 ho

Bark Beetle Infestation Investigation: Estimation and Pheromones
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This activity investigates how bark beetles can threaten forests by having learners estimate the number of infected trees from a photo.
Leaves: Designing Leaf Arrangements on a Branch
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In this hands-on activity, learners investigate the functional design of leaves on a tree.

Mystery of the Disappearing Cottonwoods
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Learners will explore the scientific mystery behind a disappearing group of trees by examining data and attempting to explain the decline.