ABSTRACT
The astronomy program at the University of North Texas is designed to teach the scientific method to traditionally non-scientific students. As part of this effort a study was done to establish any correlation of the growth of long leaf pine trees (Pinus Palustris Mill.) and the solar cycle for tree samples collected from various locations inside the United States. Examinations to determine correlations were made for 1 year, 11 year, 22 year and 90 year cycles in order to look for correlations with the various known Solar Cycles. The correlation method utilized was the linear Pearson correlatins coefficient. Results are presented in this paper that show good correlation between the long leaf pine growth patterns and variations in the sun spot cycle.