Scientific Method — Lab Prep

  1. Demonstrating the Scientific Method with Tree Branches
    • Obtain branches containing a few dozen typical leaves from five different local tree species. The branches should represent a range of leaf and tree types.
    • Label each branch and leaf with their species name.
    • Distribute the branches to the students, so that each student has access to all five species.
    • Provide some background information about the environment from which each branch was collected.