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Leaves: All-Natural Solar Collectors

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Take a good look at tree leaves and notice the adaptations for collecting solar energy. Pupils trace the margins of five different leaves onto graph paper and count the number of squares covered. They then relate this infomation to the size of a solar panel. A detailed worksheet and teachers' notes are provided for your convenience. This, and other lessons by Power School Naturally, are top-notch!

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solar energy, energy, adaptations, leaves, photosynthesis

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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
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Calculator
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