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Tree rings: a climate record of the past
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Activity type(s): Lesson plan, Classroom activity
Duration: 50 minutes
Suitable for ages: 14-16 years old
Description:
This activity provides an example of one technique that scientists use to study the way the Earth’s climate has changed over time. Resources include teacher’s notes, student notes and suggestions for follow-up discussions. Activity details available at:
https://geohubliverpool.org.uk/jesei/tree%20rings.htm
Links to activity files: https://earth-science.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/5/Tree-rings.pdf
Subject areas:
- Atmosphere
- Climate change
- Environments
- Earth and Atmosphere
- The atmosphere
- Analysis and evaluation
- Development of scientific thinking
Keywords: Climate change, Dendrochronology, Climatic cycles, Palaeoclimate, Tree rings
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