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Lesson Plans - 8th Grade

Flurry of Fall Foliage

Poetry, stories, warm colors and wet-on-wet watercolors leave you ready for fall.

Falling Leaf Poetry Spinners

Observing leaves inspires scientists and poets alike. Combine the two by making falling leaf marks and writing poetry.

Color-Changing Cells

Students gather information about photoperiodism and senescence.

Tissue Leaf Rubbings

Make a beautiful picture with tissue paper leaf rubbings.

Signs of Autumn

This is a culminating activity on the study of photosynthesis, how chlorophyll is important to leaves, and why leaves change colors in the fall.