Ohio State University
General Plant Biology: Leaves
Discusses major aspects of leaf structure and function. Contains examples of modifications of leaf structure and function.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: To a Daughter Leaving Home
This single-stanza poem expresses the thoughts regarding her daughter who is leaving her family's home.
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: El Reino Vegetal
In this lesson you will learn to understand better the different plants in your environment, its characteristics and its presence in our daily lives. Learn how important the plants are for the survival of all ecosystems in the world and...
Other
Biology 101: Leaves: Structure Promotes Function
Discusses leaf anatomy and relates this discussion to the photosynthesis function of the leaf.
Other
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.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wisconsin Dept. Of Natural Res.: Leaves Changing Color
Scroll below the Fall Color Report on this site for information from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that easily explains why and how leaves change color and why they fall. There are colorful illustrations and appropriate...
Other
Santa Monica College: J. Cheney: Leave or Let?
Read the definitions of the words "leave" and "let." Then complete six sentences by choosing the correct verb to fill in the blanks. Finally, check the answers to see how many are correct and return to the exercise to redo any that are...
Science Made Simple
Science Made Simple: Why Leaves Change Color
This is a site that offers answers to some often hard to answer questions such as why do leaves change colors. Provides an easy to understand answer to the question along with a section that students can read on their own, a puzzle,...