How Tall Is the Tallest Tree in Your Neighborhood?

This will be a self-assessment rubric for the teams to follow to be sure all tasks have been completed:  10-points for tree height (40 points); 10-points for tree identification (40 points); 10-points for comparisons, 5 for each; and 10-points for the list of influencing factors.  Check Yes or No in the appropriate column,  On question 6, only a check for Yes or No is needed; and on number 7 there will be a list.  Turn this sheet, along with diagrams and calculations, in to the teacher.

Find That Tree Using Similar Triangles to Calculate Heights Yes No Tree Height Tree Variety Teacher
1. Were you able to find and identify Variety 1 and determine its height?          
B2. Were you able to find and identify Variety 2 and determine its height?          
3. Were you able to find and identify Variety 3 and determine its height?          
4. Were you able to find and identify Variety 4 and determine its height?          
Compare Yes No Tree Height Tree Variety Teacher
5. Did your team compare your results to other teams and determine which tree(s) is(are) the tallest?          
6. Did you compare your tree(s) with the tree(s) of similar varieties in other areas?          
Factors Yes No Tree Height Tree Variety Teacher
List in the area below the factors of your area that influence the growth of trees.          

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