1.10 The Art of Leaves

At a glance

Learning objectives

• Identify the difference between a deciduous and coniferous tree.
• Identify three types of deciduous leaves found in local areas.
• Create a leaf page representing three types of deciduous leaves.

Time required

45 minutes

Materials

• Picture of a coniferous tree and a deciduous tree
• Three to five leaves per student gathered from trees in your area (select leaves that are flexible, not dry)
• Containers to separate each variety of leaf (small boxes, aluminum pie pans, etc.)
• Small branches 5 to 6 inches long from a pine tree with long needles (Ex: white pine, ponderosa pine) – one per student
• One pine cone or picture of pine cone
• Tempera or watercolor paints of various colors
• Paint brush – minimum of one per student
• Old newspapers, enough for one sheet of newspaper print per student
• Light colored construction paper (white, tan, yellow)
• Glue or glue sticks
• Child safety scissors – one pair per student
• Paper towels and water for clean up
• Masking tape or clear tape
• Writing surface and markers
• PALS1.10.SG.AS.A – one for instructor

Unit

Plants and Gardening

Lesson Type

Small Group

Precepts

C. Vision — C2. Conceptualize ideas

Key Terms

Deciduous; Coniferous

Resources

An area with a variety of deciduous trees, such as a city park. If such an area is not easily accessible, search leaf clip art at bing.com or Google.com to find free, downloadable pictures of deciduous leaves. National FFA Organization. (2003). LifeKnowledge Precepts and Signs of Success.