Take it or leaf it, the video teaches the structure of leaves. It includes a discussion of stomata and the importance of transpiration. It also explains the role of chloroplasts.

Concepts

leaf structure, leaves, parts of a plant

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have students draw and label the structure of a leaf in their science journals
• Look at a leaf under a microscope to view the structures

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes prior knowledge of osmosis

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Explains the difference between stoma and stroma, which confuses many pupils
• Does not require much class time

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4