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In this hands-on nature activity, learners observe the emergence of leaves and flowers. Branches from trees and bushes are collected in the early spring, brought indoors, and placed in water. Learners consider such questions as: Do the leaves on the trees all emerge at the same time or do some trees sprout leaves sooner than others? Do all trees produce spring flowers? What environmental factors may bring about these changes? This activity is done over the course of a season, with learners observing changes periodically. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]
- 1 to 2 hours
- 1 to 12 months
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Field Trip, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 1 plastic bag (gallon size) or plastic grocery bag
- 1 container for water (such as glass jars or soda bottles; 7–8 inches tall)
- knife or cutting shears
- masking tape
- permanent markers
- tree/plant identification books
- chart paper
- digital cameras
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Plants
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Ecology
- Energy Flow and Chemical Cycles
- Biodiversity
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Diversity of Life
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Asking Questions
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
- Outdoor Activity
- Physical Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- be mobile
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Education Development Center, Inc., 2010
Funding Source:
- National Science Foundation, DRL‐0714703