Why Leaves Change Color
2nd Grade•60 minutes
Learning Objective
I can describe why leaves change color in the fall.
Key Concepts
Leaves change color when there are fewer hours of sunlight during the day.
The green secret ingredient in leaves is called chlorophyll, which helps the tree grow by working with sunlight to make food.
Scientists call the process of trees using light and chlorophyll to make food photosynthesis.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the green stuff in leaves called that helps trees grow?
2. What does chlorophyll need to help the tree make food?
3. Why do leaves change color in the fall?
...and 9 more questions
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