10 ways to measure a tree

Get creative with maths and our 10 ways to measure a tree.

It’s the perfect resource to engage kids both at school and home. Just work through our simple through to complex methods of measuring a tree and watch your children flourish.

Explore everything from:

  • Using a bucket of water as a tool
  • Peering through your legs
  • Comparing shadows

… and so much more.

Download our special lesson resource and give it a try this Outdoor Classroom Day.

Learning through Landscapes developed this resource for a range of levels. It includes references to the curriculum in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The activity idea is adaptable for different age groups. For more ideas check out their Curriculum Linked Resources book in the Outdoor Library.

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