Synopsis:

The ForesterFor Tami Sabol, the forest is her office. As a Forester for Plum Creek Timber Company, she is responsible for the health of hundreds of thousands of acres of trees. Using math and science is a routine part of her work.
Running time 5:10 minutes.

Problem Solving Activity:

Timber Cruise
Subject: Problem Solving
Topics: Solve Multi-Step Problem; Solve Simpler Problem; Use Proportional Thinking
Grades: 7 - 12

Hands-On Math / Problem Solving Activity:

The Forest and the Trees
Subject: Problem Solving; Mathematics
Topics: Solve Multi-Step Problems; Use Proportional Reasoning; Ratios
Grades: 4 - 7

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