Kitchen Science Leaf Prediction
About
Practice making hypotheses or predictions with this simple kitchen science experiment using leaves. Asking questions is a key part of science. What will happen if you put leaves from outdoors in different liquids?
Credits: WQED
Standards
- PreK Early Learning Standards – Life Science (3.1) Explore plants and living things through hands-on experiences.
- PreK Early Learning Standards – Physical Science (3.2) Investigate properties of objects and materials.
- PreK Early Learning Standards – Environmental Literacy (3.4) Explore seasonal changes and weather.
- K Life Science – From Molecules to Organisms Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals need to survive.
- K Earth & Space Sciences – Earth’s Systems Use and share observations of local weather to describe patterns over time.
- K Physical Science – Energy Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.
- Grade 1 Life Science – Structures and Processes Design solutions by mimicking how plants use external parts to meet needs.
- Grade 1 Physical Science – Waves/Light Investigate effects of placing materials in the path of light.
- Grade 2 Life Science – Ecosystems/Interactions Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
- Grade 2 Physical Science – Matter/Properties Classify materials by observable properties.
- Grade 3 Earth’s Systems Represent data to describe typical weather conditions during a season.
- Grade 3 Life Science – Heredity/Traits Use evidence to explain that traits can be influenced by the environment.
- Grade 4 Earth’s Systems Measure effects of weathering/erosion by vegetation.
- Grade 4 Life Science – Structures and Processes Plants have internal/external structures that support survival.
- Grade 5 Life Science – Structures and Processes Plants get materials for growth chiefly from air and water.
- Grade 5 Life Science – Ecosystems Model movement of matter among plants, animals,
- Grade decomposers, and environment.
- Grade 5 Physical Science – Matter/Interactions Identify materials based on properties; investigate mixing leading to new substances.
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