DIY Dendrometer

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Learners take part in a citizen science project by creating and installing a DIY Dendrometer over the course of two lessons. Emphasis is placed on planning an investigation, assessing risks and making predictions.

Lesson 1 

Key Stage

 3, 4 and 5

Learning Objectives 

  • Identify the different cells and tissues that make up transport systems in plants

  • Describe how to install a dendrometer

  • Apply knowledge to make predictions

Key Words 
Dendrometer Dependant Variable Independent Variable Phloem Xylem

 

To find out where this resource fits in with your curriculum,  check out the lesson plan below:

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Lesson 2 

Key Stage

 3, 4 and 5

Learning Objectives 
  • Create and install a DIY dendrometer
  • Collect data to address a research question
  • Reflect on the accuracy of measurements taken and how to improve them

Key Words 
Calliper

Circumference

 Dendrometer

 Diameter

Species

 

To find out where this resource fits in with your curriculum,  check out the lesson plan below:

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Hints and Tips on Creating and Using Your DIY Dendrometer: 

Free BIFoR in a Box STEM kits for the 2023 growing season have now been sent out to schools across the UK, however it's not too late to get involved! Register your interestLinks to an external site. to stay up to date and use the 'Make it Guide' to assemble your own kit here: Make_it_Guide.pdf Download Make_it_Guide.pdf 

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