Tree Circumference
Purpose
- To measure circumference at breast height (CBH) of all trees greater than 15cm circumference on the Carbon Cycle Sample Site.
After completion of the Carbon Cycle Sample Site Set-Up and the Tree ID & Mapping Using the knowledge they gained during the field engagement activities students will use scientific field methods to measure the circumference at breast height (CBH) of all trees greater than 15cm circumference.
Essential Questions
How much carbon is being stored in the Carbon Cycle Sample Site?
How much carbon is being stored in the forest ecosystem near my school?
Student Outcomes
- Students will work as a team to delegate and complete field tasks.
- Students will use their knowledge about accuracy and precision to carry out scientific measurements (CBH) on all trees greater than 15cm circumference in the Carbon Cycle Sample Site.
- Students will discuss differences between measurements taken during the previous year and their own measurements.
Science Concepts
Time/Frequency
60 minutes
Should be completed every year.
Level
Middle & High School