Tiny Wonders Lab•Science Activity Card•Nature
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Ref: TWL-WHY-DO-LEAVES-CHANGE-COLOR
Grade Level: 3-8
The Big Idea
Witness the spectacular transformation of autumn forests. Discover how trees shut down their green chlorophyll factories to reveal the hidden yellows, oranges, and reds that were there all along.
Key Vocabulary & Concepts
#Plants#Seasons#Chemistry
Hands-On Observation Checklist
1. Predict & Form HypothesisWhat do you think causes why do leaves change color??
2. Explore Digital LabInteract with the simulation and note patterns.
3. Record Key FindingsWrite down 2 new facts discovered during the lab.
4. Explain to a PartnerShare your conclusions with a classmate or parent.
Teacher & Parent Discussion Starters
- Why is understanding why do leaves change color? important in everyday real life?
- What variable or factor had the biggest impact when testing the simulation?
- How does this concept connect to another science topic you have learned about?
Tiny Wonders Lab — Interactive Science & Physics Exploration
www.tinywonderslab.com/wonders/why-do-leaves-change-color