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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