Take a walk through the forest as the leaves change color and fall from the trees, making way for a new ecosystem cycle to cycle through. An inquiry-based lesson plan examines how the process of decomposition eliminates tons of biomass from the forest floor, and how the autumn season paves the way for a fruitful spring.

Concepts

forests, autumn, fall, fall leaves

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Additional Tags

autumn, forests, Seasons, science

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Classroom Considerations

• References a videotape to accompany the lesson plan, but any online video about decomposition during autumn (like this one) would be a good substitute
• Designed with a nature walk in mind; if you don't have access to an area with a lot of falling leaves, consider bringing in elements of nature for learners to observe

Pros

• Includes helpful worksheets that are versatile for other assignments
• Promotes critical thinking and observational learning

Cons

• None