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In this activity...
You get to create a stunning “stained glass” leaf. What better way to highlight the changing seasons than a beautifully translucent, fall-colored ornament? As beautiful as these fall colors are, they are actually an important indicator of changing climate as well. Scientists are especially interested with the timing of when leaves begin to change color.
Materials List:
- Manila folder
- Roll of wax paper
- White glue
- Red, yellow, and orange tissue paper sheets
- A printed template of your choice
- Scissors
- A heavy book or box to use as a weight
Step 4: Cut leaf template and trace onto a manila folder, then cut leaf outline on the manila folder. Cut both sides of folder so that you will have two outlines when finished.
Leave a bit of the folded edge of the folder until the end to make it easier to cut both sides.