1. Fall Leaf Story
Zach didn't know much about leaves. ... Then he asked how the leaves changed color in the fall. ... After LeToya told Zach how leaves change color he asked, "What causes the leaves to fall off in the fall?" LeToya explained that in early autumn, the response to shortening days and declining intensity of sunlight, leaves begin the processes leading up to their fall. ... Once this separation layer is complete and the connecting tissues are sealed off, the leaf is ready to fall. ...
- Word Count: 1070
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School