9:00 a.m. EST - The Importance of Trees (Ages 3-7)
Let's Talk Science Outreach in Ottawa
In this activity, you'll join Let's Talk Science Outreach in Ottawa to read the "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein and then complete an experiment showing how leaves 'breathe'. You'll also make a paper seed carrier to show how some tree seeds disperse. 
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For this activity, you will need: 
4 or 5 different types of leaves from trees (be sure you know the leaf is safe to pick and not harmful - do not pick poison ivy leaves for example), 4 or 5 bowls about 1/2 full of water, 4 or 5 small rocks or something heavy to hold the leaves under the water but not completely cover the leaves; a piece of printer type paper and a paper clip or a small rock and some tape; scissors and a parent to help cut if younger; a yellow, orange and green crayon