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This week, we discussed several characteristics of leaves. We learned how to determine whether a leaf was simple or compound, the venation pattern, and how to identify the name of the tree that the leaf comes from. We investigated and classified real leaves this week, and we also had the opportunity to become more familiar with the "What Tree Is It?" website. Students were also introduced to the leaf collection project this week. The projects are due on October 8th, so students need to get started soon! Please follow the requirements presented in the rubric that was handed out on Tuesday. Next week we will investigate seed plants and study the anatomy of a flower!