Leaf Colors

This past week our students become enchanted by the beautiful colors of fall.  They were finding many shades of colors in the leaves, and with everyone wanting to bring leaves inside we decided to take a "Leaf Hunt."  We explained that scientists are very picky when choosing what they want to examine and study.  Together we chatted about finding leaves that spoke to them (and not their friends), leaves that might be your favorite color or leaf color, or maybe a leaf that has a design or shape that they enjoy. 

Since we were trying to beat the rain, our "Leaf Hunt" took place on our playground. 
Look at this beautiful tree on our playground.  

Students used a Ziplock bag as their "scientific tool" to collect two leaves.  They used one leaf to examine and sketch in their Exploration Lab Journals and one leaf to graph with the class.  Students took their time and found the perfect leaves that "spoke to them."  

 

When we returned to the classroom, each student chose one leaf to sketch in their Lab Journals.  Students used their "scientific eye" when examining the leaf.  They used many different colors and shades to represent the leaf colors as well as adding details such as spots, lines, or veins in the leaf.  

Reminder, Friday is Pajama Day.

Mrs. Julie Atkin