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Time and Cycles: Dendrochronology
http://www.ucar.edu/learn/1_2_2_11t.htm
From Earthquake Education Environment
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In this activity, students will use pre-marked paper strips to simulate tree ring core samples to investigate past climate conditions. They will understand that climate information can be gathered from sources beyond long-term weather observations, and learn to recognize the impact of climate on annual tree growth patterns.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Classroom activity
    • Guide for instructor
Subject:
  • Climatology
  • Forestry
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2000-2001 University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. All Rights Reserved.
DLESE Catalog ID: EARTHQUAKE-000-000-010-700
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 5-8:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Change, constancy, and measurement
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Earth's history
    • 9-12:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Change, constancy, and measurement
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Energy in the earth system
Related resources:
This resource is part of 'LEARN: Atmospheric Science Explorers'
http://www.ucar.edu/learn/index.htm
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
Project Learn
http://www.ucar.edu/learn/