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Make Bark and Leaf Rubbings

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Young scholars explore natural resources by creating art from plant materials. In this leaf rubbings lesson, students identify the plants that shed bark and leaves and discuss how it helps them survive in specific environments. Young scholars utilize a group of bark and leaves, crayons and blank paper to create leaf and bark rubbings in class.

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leaf rubbings, leaves, botany

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bark and leaves, botany activity, leaf rubbings, nature art, science
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Grade
K - 2nd
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Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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