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Community Tree Contest

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Students observe trees in their neighborhood. They practice tree identification and incorporate math skills to determine the winner of a 'Tree-mendous Tree' contest in which they determine which is the biggest tree.

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coniferous trees, trees, deciduous trees

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coniferous, deciduous, trees, math

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