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Our School - Our Trees

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Sixth graders observe school ground trees planted nearly 3 decades ago.  For this ecology lesson, 6th graders examine a group of trees planted near their campus and measure the diameter, circumference and growth of the tree compared to the previous year.  Students create a class presentation showcasing their findings.

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6th
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