Discover the chemistry behind the color change in leaves. The lesson narrator describes how trees must recycle nutrients in the leaves before they fall off for the winter. The video breaks down the process and highlights the chemistry of the changes.

Concepts

plant adaptations, chlorophyll, photosynthesis

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a guided notes document for pupils to complete as they view the video
• Have learners bring in samples of leaves from different trees that display various colors

Classroom Considerations

• Video fits as an extension of photosynthesis

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Detailed drawings add clarity to a complex topic
• Offers closed captioning in 10 languages to assist ELLs

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 RST.9-10.7