This baobab tree in Senegal is reported to be 6000 years old.

Try to estimate the distance around the tree trunk at its base measured in metres.

Does this picture give you an idea how you might use the picture, with your class at school, to work out a better estimate of the distance around the base of the tree trunk?

Click here to download the ESTIMATE MY GIRTH worksheet.

Click here to download the ESTIMATE MY GIRTH Guide for Parents.

Click here for the Notes for Teachers.

One Response to Estimate my girth

  1. Thabiso Ketnot says:

    very helpful

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