Name: Tree Detectives
Start: 2024-10-11T13:00:00-0600
End: 2024-10-11T14:00:00-0600

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

Come learn how your 1st grade students can go from detective to dendrochronologist (scientist who studies tree rings) while using Red Butte Garden's Botany Boxes. The Tree Detectives Botany Box directly supports SEEd standard 1.2.1 with hands on observations and wonders using your very own tree cookies. Learn how trees grow and to determine how much sunlight and water a tree received during its life. Then analyze data and make a plan to save a grove of dying trees.

Speakers

Heather Paulsen

Teacher Resource Coordinator, Red Butte Garden

Heather has over 20 years of experience in both formal and informal education K-12. Most of that has been spent in informal science education working with statewide programs that include outreach, teacher resources, professional development and writing curriculum to support state... Read More →

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Meridian A

Elementary, 1st Grade

UtSTA 2024: Out-Of-This-World Science Teaching

Heather Paulsen

Attendees (9)

UtSTA 2024: Out-Of-This-World Science Teaching

Heather Paulsen

Attendees (9)

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