What happens to trees during the fall?

BIG IDEA

Seasonal changes demonstrated by trees.

FOCUS QUESTION

What happens to trees during the fall?

PREDICTION/ HYPOTHESIS

Trees will have leaves that change color during the fall. Trees drop acorns and pine cones during the fall. 

PLANNING   
First we went outside and observed a tree close up.
Next drew a picture of the tree with its roots, branches, twigs and leaves.
Then we noticed the different colors of the leaves and saw pine cones on the ground.

DATA
Picture of a tree. 

What we noticed on the tree	What we noticed on the ground
trunk, branches, twigs, green, yellow and red leaves	Pine cones, red leaves and roots

CLAIMS AND EVIDENCE

We thought trees would have leaves that change color in the fall and we did see green leaves, red leaves and yellow leaves. We also saw pine cones on the ground but no acorns. 

CONCLUSION/REFLECTION

Trees do seem to change color and pinecones fall to the ground in the fall showing us that the season is changing from summer.
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QUESTIONS
Why do some trees have leaves that stay green all year?
What are pine cones used for?