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Look at Those Leaves!
Students observe and sort tree leaves. In this plant biology lesson, students observe various types of leaves and identify the characteristics of each leaf. Students measure and sort leaves according to size and color.
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Anatomy of a Leaf
This thorough site provides a wealth of leaf information which includes, leaf functions, origin of the leaf, meristem structure, and anatomy of a leaf (contains a drawing of a typical leaf cross section).
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Backyard Nature: Leaves
Why do plants have leaves? Are there leafless plants? Why do leaves fall in the Fall? Discover the answers to these questions and many more as you peruse this site.
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Suny E Sf: The Splendor of Autumn
This brief site describes the changes that take place within leaves and the environment which result in the colors we observe in Autumn.