Record a leaf's outline, edge, veins and measured size beside your observation question.
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Make a leaf observation notebook
A small record of your observations and next questions.
Look closely at a leaf, compare what you see and write a question to return to.
Choose your pieces
An arrangement of the supplied printable previews.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
A simple way to start.
- Record what you can observe: outline, edge, veins and size.
- Use the comparison sheet to compare two observations and add follow-up questions when useful. The forms do not identify species.
Start with a few useful pieces.
The checked pieces are a suggested starting point. Choose your paper, then review your packet or explore more choices below.
Recommended pieces
Alternatives and optional extras (1)
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Make a notebook for your next walk.
Choose an observation to record, print a trial page, and take a pencil and a firm writing surface. Record what you see and compare your notes after the walk. Follow the selected pages for their specific prompts.
From paper to your project.
Follow the scale and assembly notes on your selected files. Make a physical trial when fit, folding or dimensions matter.
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