Looking at Leaves

Students will identify the part of a plant that is a leaf. Students will identify basic parts of a leaf: edge, base, tip, midrib, petiole. Students will differentiate leaves from different plants, shrubs and trees by looking at specific attributes: shape, edge and arrangement. Students will use their growing knowledge of and familiarity with leaf shapes, edges and arrangements to make more detailed observations.

Recommended level: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade