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In this FACTivity, you will examine the rings on a cross-section of a tree trunk. Can you determine how old…In this FACTivity, you will examine the rings on a cross-section of a tree trunk. Can you determine how old the tree is and what growing conditions it experienced? Then... -
In recent years, populations of quaking aspen have been in decline in the Western United States. Stands of aspen are…In recent years, populations of quaking aspen have been in decline in the Western United States. Stands of aspen are now mixed with conifer trees. Each year, fewer aspen-dominated stands... -
In this FACTivity, you will examine the rings on a cross-section of a tree trunk. Can you determine how old…In this FACTivity, you will examine the rings on a cross-section of a tree trunk. Can you determine how old the tree is and what growing conditions it experienced? Then... -
In this FACTivity, you will compare and contrast sterilized potting soil with soil samples taken from the woods, a garden,…In this FACTivity, you will compare and contrast sterilized potting soil with soil samples taken from the woods, a garden, or a yard or field. As an extension activity, you... -
In the Western United States, shallow rocky soils and a dry climate often make it hard for new trees to…In the Western United States, shallow rocky soils and a dry climate often make it hard for new trees to grow in areas that have been harvested of older trees.... -
In this FACTivity, you will compare and contrast sterilized potting soil with soil samples taken from the woods, a garden,…In this FACTivity, you will compare and contrast sterilized potting soil with soil samples taken from the woods, a garden, or a yard or field. As an extension activity, you... -
In this FACTivity, you will determine whether trampling has an effect on plants by simulating different conditions. Materials: Four shoeboxes…In this FACTivity, you will determine whether trampling has an effect on plants by simulating different conditions. Materials: Four shoeboxes or similarly sized boxes, lined with plastic Four squares of... -
When people go hiking or camping in back country or wilderness areas, they almost always impact the natural environment in…When people go hiking or camping in back country or wilderness areas, they almost always impact the natural environment in some way. When people use the back country, they sometimes... -
In this FACTivity, you will determine whether trampling has an effect on plants by simulating different conditions. Materials: Four shoeboxes…In this FACTivity, you will determine whether trampling has an effect on plants by simulating different conditions. Materials: Four shoeboxes or similarly sized boxes, lined with plastic Four squares of... -
In this set of two FACTivities, you will first compare a cactus, a fern, and another plant you select to…In this set of two FACTivities, you will first compare a cactus, a fern, and another plant you select to determine how the plants are adapted to their native environments....
