


Several similar and different kinds (species) of trees, record theĭata, organize it, draw it to scale, graph it, and discover patterns. Could measure the height, diameter, and crown of Photograph and collect information about several Marks and one meter marked in cm, protractor, clinometer, sheets of graph To the diameter of the trunk and its height?Ĭan be collected about trees that is helpful for people to know? Why do people need to know sizes of trees?.How can we find height? See six ways to measure height.There is a relationship between the distance from a tree and the angle to the top of that tree from a point at that distance.) Topic Observing trees to find patterns Conceptsīetween the height of an object and its shadow. In this position, as gravity pushes you to the ground, it squeezes your vertebrae together towards the ground, making you slightly shorter as the day goes on.Measuring Height of Trees and other tall objectsīuildings, poles, water towers, antennas. Through the day, when you are awake, you are typically in a vertical position. When you are sleeping in your bed at night, you are lying horizontally and the vertebrae in your spine ease apart a little. Although we can't feel it, gravity is always pushing us toward the ground. Why did you grow shorter during the day? The reason is the effect of gravity on your spine. If you wish, measure the difference between the two marks to see exactly how much you have shrunk.You will notice that the mark you made at the end of the day is lower because you grew shorter during the day! At the end of the day, compare the two marks.Do this once at the beginning of the day and again at the end of the day.Have your friend take the measure by placing a book flat on your head and sticking a length masking tape just below the book where it meets the wall.Stand in front of a wall with your heels and head against it.To ensure that the measurement is accurate, make sure that the same person measures you both times. Ask a friend or someone in your family to measure your height at the beginning and at the end of the day.How to measure the effect of gravity on your height: Top of page Measure the effect of gravity on your height You will need:
