September 18 & 19, 2007

Teacher: Ms. Morris

Class: Biology

Project: Leaf Project Mid-Check (10 leaves)

Essential Question: How can the learning processes of the scientific method be beneficial in everyday life?

Grade Level(s): 9

Test/Project/Assignment Description: Collect, press and label 20 leaves (10 must be deciduous trees). Indicate: a) common name; b) scientific name (Genus, species); c) location collected (include elevation); d) date collected; e) type of leaf (simple vs compound). Students must submit collection and 1-2 page typed report.

Amount of time given: 5 weeks

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