Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Why Are Trees Important?
After reading about trees and having a class discussion, students go to a local park to observe trees and collect leaves. Back in class, the leaves are sorted and identified to see what tree types are most common. Additional ideas for...
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Huntington Library
Huntington Library: Learning From Leaves: A Look at Leaf Color [Pdf]
Lesson plan that takes students through an experiment to test the effects of light levels and temperature on the color of leaves.
Other
Parts of Plants
Each part of a plant has a very important function. All plants produce flowers for the same reason: to make seeds so another plant can grow.
Other
Catch the Science Bug: Colors in a Leaf [Pdf]
Activity involves collecting leaves to compare green leaves with fall leaves that have changed color. Students will record data on an observation sheet.
Other
Cartage: Plant Structure and Growth
A comprehensive resource for information about plant structure to plant reproduction characteristics. Site covers broad topics on how plants function.
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: The Structure of the Leaf
A comprehensive worksheet regarding the structure of the leaf.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Why Do Leaves Change Colour?
Understand the science behind why leaves change throughout the seasons. Why don't pine trees lose their needles?
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Fall
[Free Registration/Login Required] Unit study of leaves and online resources that incorporate science and math for kindergarten.
Merriam-Webster
Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Forms of Leaf
Labeled illustration of twenty-five types of leaves: pinnate, palmate, cordate, etc.
Merriam-Webster
Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Venation
Labeled illustration of three patterns of veins in leaves.
Songs for Teaching
Roots, Stems, Leaves Song and Lyrics
Learn about the parts of a plant as you sing this catchy song. You can listen to others sing it, or sing along with the supplied lyrics. Songs help information "stick" with you!
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Stomata Function
Describes stomata and their functions in photosynthesis, transpiration, and regulation of water retention and loss by plants.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Observe a Leaf
This simple lesson plan has students observing various plant leaves.
Other
Staten Island Children's Museum: Green Thumbs at Home [Pdf]
Outdoor activities to enjoy with your family.
Other
Staten Island Children's Museum: Garden Terrace: All About Plants and Seeds [Pdf]
Use this guide and some everyday materials to learn about plants and start your own garden.
Curated OER
Southwest Tennessee Community College: Oak Leaf Differences
An illustration showing differences between oak leaves.