Tree Twig Growth Rate

Standard Rating Guide
  • References: the lesson only references the standard
  • Part: the lesson teaches part of the lesson
  • Assesses: the lesson teaches the standard thoroughly so that the standard can be assessed

Activity Description

Abstract: 1. Students will determine the growth rate of a tree based on the number of terminal bud scars. 2. Students will infer environmental conditions based on varying lengths of annual growth as depicted by terminal bud scars.

Curriculum Book: Alaska's Forests & Wildlife
Page number: 93

Age Groups

7th Grade - 12th Grade

Educational Standards

   Science C-2   Part
   Science A-3   References

Educational Topics

   Adaptations