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Why Do Leaves Change Color?

Introduce kindergarten students to why leaves change color and encourage curiosity about nature through simple scientific explanation and hands-on activities.

This lesson sparks early interest in science and nature, helping students observe changes in their environment and develop basic inquiry skills.

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10 minutes

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10 minutes

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15 minutes

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Why Do Leaves Change Color?

Introduce the interactive slide deck. Welcome the students and build excitement about the topic. Encourage them to pay attention to the visuals and colors.

The Magic of Pigments

Explain in simple terms how leaves are green during summer and change color in the fall. Use images to help illustrate the pigments in leaves.

A Changing Journey

Show a visual story of a leaf changing over time. Emphasize the process and how nature works in cycles. Ask the kids if they have seen these colors on leaves.

What Color Do You Love?

Wrap up with an interactive question slide. Invite the students to share their favorite fall color or experience with leaves. Reinforce that every leaf tells a story.

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Why Do Leaves Change Color?

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