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10/13/2020 0 Comments Changing Leaves CraftVishista Chittalooru and swara Repala
In this lesson, we will be learning about the changing colors of leaves during the fall, and why it occurs. The craft is interactive, allowing the kids to turn it and see the shift in leaves colors. Our recommended age group for this activity is 4-10 years old, however, all ages are welcome!
Materials needed
- 2 plates
- 1 paperclip - Pencil - Scissors - Coloring supplies (markers or paint recommended) * if using paint, a paintbrush is also needed! How to
Step 1: Divide a plate into fourths with your pencil.
Step 2: With your coloring supplies, color each piece of the plate a color coordinating with the season. For example, we used red, green, yellow, and orange. Step 3: On the other plate, draw a leaf with your pencil. Step 4: Cut out the leaf you have drawn. You should now have a leaf shaped cut out in your plate. Step 5: In the middle of both of the plates, cut a hole at least about the size of a quarter. Step 6: Put the plate that has the leaf cut out over the colored plate, and attach the paperclip through the hole you cut out. Step 7: Turn the top plate to see the leaves change colors! The lesson
In this lesson, we will be learning about the leaves changing color during the fall, and why it occurs. We will be focusing on scientific processes while connecting it to our lives, explaining how we can observe this phenomenon in our own backyards! The hands on nature of this activity ensures that the kids fully comprehend, and retain all the content they have learned, while gaining the creative and critical thinking skills they will need to make more scientific connections! You can find our science lesson and craft explanations in the presentation below.
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