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Beat a Leaf

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A simple, yet effective classroom activity is described in this resource on leaves and how they grow. The activity should lead pupils to discover how plants make their own food and what they need to survive. In the activity, they create imprints of leaves as an art project. Very good!

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chlorophyll, leaves, photosynthesis

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chlorophyll, leaves, photosynthesis, science
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Grade
1st - 3rd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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