Math in the Forest: a unit study with outdoor applied math activities!

$8.00

Q: How do you measure the height of a tree without a ladder? How do you measure the diameter of a tree without cutting it down?

A: Welcome to Math in the Forest! This unit applies math to solve real-world problems in the fields of forestry and environmental science. Take the class outside with nature-based, hands-on lessons in geometry, unit conversions, forest conservation, and more.

What’s Included:
  • Posters and Diagrams: Visual aids to spark curiosity and deepen understanding.
  • Math Worksheets: Practice with pi, unit conversions, angles, and more!
  • Outdoor Projects: Calculate the height of a tree, measure circumferences, and more!
  • Handouts and Readings: Info on how foresters and environmental scientists use math to do their jobs!

 

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Description

Explore mathematics through the lens of forestry and environmental science! This unit focuses on geometry, unit conversions, trigonometry, and forest conservation with projects, worksheets, diagrams, outdoor activities, and more!

Age group: My units are great for mixed-age groups (e.g., homeschool, camps). This unit is best suited to mid-elementary school through early high school.

Bundle and save: grab this unit and more in my Forest Collection!

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Materials Included (27 PDF pages total)

•Definition/info cards
•Cut out forestry tools as decorations
•”About Forestry” handout + brainstorm activity
•Pi, circumference, and radius activity guides
•Pi, circumference, and radius poster and worksheets
•Make your own inclinometer
•Tree height + trigonometry activity for older students
•Tree height angles activity for younger students
•Unit conversions worksheet
•Teacher Directions + answer keys

 

+ Free bonus online materials:

•Background forestry information, and print a free protractor – click here.

 

Please Note:

→These materials and all artwork within are for personal and single classroom use only. Do not sell, redistribute, share, or alter these materials. These materials may be printed for personal and single classroom use as many times as you like.

Contact me if you want to purchase multiple licenses for your school or organization.

→ This is an instant PDF download. No physical items will be shipped.

→ 1-sided printing on 8.5-inch by 11-inch paper is recommended. Larger paper may affect image quality.

→ Any props or books in product photos are for staging purposes only and are not included in the purchase.

→ Due to the nature of digital products, all purchases are final. However, please contact me with any concerns or questions about your order.

→The activities in this pack should be completed with adult supervision. Outdoor activities may involve certain risks including but not limited to trips/falls, exposure to the elements, wildlife, etc. Do not complete the outdoor activities in unsafe areas or conditions (steep terrain, bad weather, etc.).

 

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