Second Grade Leaf Project 2005

 

Throughout the first marking period, second graders studied trees as their science topic. They especially enjoyed outdoor tree activities, experiments, examining tree parts and reading a variety of interesting books.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On October 19^th and 20^th parent helpers joined students and teachers for a special project, which connected science concepts to art class.  Students prepared for this activity by gathering a wide variety of autumn leaves, grasses, flowers, and other flat tree parts. They used simple field guides to identify and help select different types of leaves. Then, they pressed these items for several days and brought them to school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During art class, the children demonstrated concentration and creativity as they made their art in the image of chosen animals. The book, Look What I Did with a Leaf, by Morteza E. Sohl provided several examples of how to layer leaves, use contrasting colors, and add details to leaf artwork. Adult helpers guided students as they searched for different types of leaves to use for their project.

 

 

The finished artwork is currently on display at KCS.