Why Do Leaves Change Color?

Contributor: Victoria Surface. Lesson ID: 10581

Why is the autumn season called fall? What happens to leaves that time of year? Can you make leaves change color? Find out more while exploring your poetic talents!

categories

Earth Science

subject
Science
learning style
Auditory, Visual
personality style
Lion, Otter
Grade Level
PreK/K, Primary (K-2)
Lesson Type
Dig Deeper

Lesson Plan - Get It!

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Watch this amazing video showing the trees in New York changing colors with the seasons.

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To find out how the leaves change color, read on!

  • What did you think about the changing colors?

In some parts of the world, leaves change color in the fall or autumn. Leaves change from green to beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow.

  • Why does this happen?
  • How are leaves green in the first place?
  • What causes leaves to change color in the fall?

Investigate why leaves are green and how they change color with the changing seasons.

First, watch the video below to learn about why the leaves are green and how they change color in the fall.

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Next, read Why Do Leaves Change Color in Autumn?

Continue to the Got It? section to color some leaves!

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