Green Leaves
by Rajesperi d/o Krishnasamy
#Scienceofplay105
Cover four leaves of a healthy plant with aluminium foil, black paper, plastic sheet and cardboard. Place the plant in a sunlight. After 4 days remove the covers.
Skill Level: Easy
Suitable For: 4-5 years old
Estimated Time: < 15 mins
Environment: Outdoors

Learning Framework
Intellectual - Predicting, observing, experimenting and comparing
Emotional - Appreciation
Social - Responsibility towards nature - plants
Materials

Step 1
Cut the different materials into strips of the same size.

Step 3
Secure the strips thoroughly with clear tape. Place the plant in an area with sufficient sunlight.

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Plant
A piece of aluminium foil
Black paper
Plastic sheet
Cardboard
Tape
Scissors
Step 2
Pick a plant in your garden Cover each leave with different materials.

Step 4
After 4 days, remove the covering and observe the changes. Hint: You may cover the leaves longer for more prominent results.

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