We are observing the leaf bud growth of three different tree species at three different locations and comparing the growth rate to the observed temperature.
Instructions / How to do this investigation
Question:
Which species of trees on the Woodside campus is the first to sprout leaves in the spring 2022 and what pattern do we see when compared to the temperature?
Materials:
- Marking tape
- Camera
- Recording sheet
- Tree identification sheet for New England
Plan:
- Identify three species of trees that grow leaves on the school campus.
- Identify at least 3 locations where the trees can be observed on the school campus.
- Mark three trees of each species at each location using string or tape.
- Mark a specific branch and bud to measure each week.
- Visit the area each week starting in March 2022.
- Record observations in the Data Entry form on the WeatherBlur website.
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