Clinometer

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Instructions for building this tool at . The anticipated cost of materials to build this tool is Less than $20. It may take A few hours.

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About this tool
Description

This tool can be used to measure angles. In the GLOBE project, the clinometer is used to calculate tree height.

Used by these projects The GLOBE Program, GLOBE: El Nino, North American Baldcypress Swamp Network
Ideal Age Group Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
Training Learning materials are available online.
Size & weight Flat: This tool would fit in an envelope.
Less than 13oz (a full soda can weighs a little less than 13oz)
Expected lifetime Should last a week
Topics Nature & Outdoors, Ecology & Environment
Activities On a hike, At home, At the beach, On a walk, run, At school, At a science center, zoo or aquarium
Tool updated June 25, 2017, 11:30 a.m.