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Leaf Creatures Lesson PlanLeaf Creatures Lesson Plan
Publisher
Alabama Wildlife Federation
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K - 4th
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Science
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Leaf Creatures

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The structure of a leaf reveals a lot about the plant it comes from. Young scholars collect and prepare leaves for comparison. After pressing the leaves, they identify the different parts and then use the leaves to complete an art project.

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Concepts

trees, leaves, fall leaves, plants, leaf structure, leaf identification

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the activity in the fall for the most variety in leaf color

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects a familiarity with the parts of a leaf
  • Requires specific materials and time for preparation

Pros

  • Highlights important scientific vocabulary
  • Allows pupils to be creative

Cons

  • None

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