FALL LEAVES PRINTABLES AND FACTS ABOUT LEAVES

If you're starting a new homeschool year in September, now is the perfect time to enjoy nature studies and forest schooling activities, along with beautiful fall colors.  Use these free fall leaves printables and interesting facts about leaves to turn outdoor family time into a fun lesson.

AUTUMN LEAVES AND COLORS

The first thing many of us notice about the autumn season is the color of fall leaves.  Oftentimes before the actual weather changes, trees begin the process of losing their leaves.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT FALL LEAVES

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THE LINK TO PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Chlorophyll is a pigment found inside plant cells in an organelle called a chloroplast.

OTHER LEAF PIGMENTS

These other pigments that exist within the leaves are called carotenoids. They are made up of two types: carotenes reflect orange light waves, and xanthophylls, which reflect yellow wavelengths.

WHAT CAUSES LEAVES TO CHANGE COLORS?

Lots of factors can cause trees to drop their leaves. Storms, droughts, and extreme temperatures can all affect a tree. But usually, the most important factor is photoperiod.

DECIDUOUS OR EVERGREEN?

Evergreens - such as pines, spruce, and firs - have foliage that stays green and functions for more than one growing season. Deciduous trees shed their leaves during specific seasons, usually the fall. Examples include maples, birches, and most oak trees.

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