Read the Fine Print
The purpose of this resource is to observe plant green-up and report data that will be used by scientists to validate satellite estimates of the beginning of the plant growing season. Students monitor budburst and growth of leaves of selected trees, shrubs, or grasses. Species chosen should be native, deciduous, and dominant in your area.
- Subject:
- Applied Science
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Life Science
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Homework/Assignment
- Interactive
- Lesson Plan
- Teaching/Learning Strategy
- Provider:
- UCAR Staff
- Provider Set:
- GLOBE Teacher's Guide NGSS Aligned Records
- Author:
- The GLOBE Program, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
- Date Added:
- 01/09/2007