Why Leaves Change Color
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Objective
I can describe why leaves change color in the fall.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Leaves change color when there are fewer hours of sunlight during the day.
- 2
The green secret ingredient in leaves is called chlorophyll, which helps the tree grow by working with sunlight to make food.
- 3
Scientists call the process of trees using light and chlorophyll to make food photosynthesis.
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Practice
12 questions
What is the green stuff in leaves called that helps trees grow?
What does chlorophyll need to help the tree make food?
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Exit ticket
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“Why do leaves change color in the fall? Explain what happens to the green color in the leaves.”
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