Look At Those Leaves!

In this lesson, students will observe, measure, and sort tree leaves. They will examine leaves individually, in groups, and in relationship to the entire tree. As they observe attributes, they will group the leaves according to these attributes and consider any patterns that emerge. In addition, they will communicate what they have learned about leaves in quantitative terms. The activities in this lesson will challenge students to consider how standard units of measurement help clarify for others what they are trying to convey. In the second part of the lesson, students will become more familiar with the seasonal changing of leaves. They will realize that these and other changes repeat themselves and that these patterns of change are called cycles and are part of our environment. Educational levels: Primary elementary