Fragonwood Maths Outdoor Tree Age Estimation KS2

Maths Outdoor activities KS2 Fragonwood Tree Age Estimation
Use as a Maths Outside activity.

Accurate measuring of a tree girth in centimetres.
Calculation of estimated age using data gathered.
Conversion of m to cm.
Averaging a series of measurements.
Comparing growth rates.
Estimate of age v. actual age.

‘Measuring tool’ creation.

Can link with science of tree growth and variation of growth rates dependent on weather, climate and location.

Suitable for Y4 –Y6

Part of a set of Fragonwood activities for outdoor maths KS2.

Ideal for Forest school and home learning: cross curricula activity - maths, science and tool making.