Curated OER
Paper Clay Leaves
Using real leaves to imprint clay, your class will see a natural effect on their individual projects. This is a fabulous way to study leaf anatomy in science. Or, you can focus on mixing colors to recreate the original. These leaves can...
Ohio State University
General Plant Biology: Leaves
Discusses major aspects of leaf structure and function. Contains examples of modifications of leaf structure and function.
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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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Biology 101: Leaves: Structure Promotes Function
Discusses leaf anatomy and relates this discussion to the photosynthesis function of the leaf.
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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.
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,...
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Observe a Leaf
This simple lesson plan has students observing various plant leaves.