This is a six lesson science performance demonstration for the primary grades which utilizes leaves while guiding the primary student through the scientific method – 1) exploration time, 2) writing a good investigative question, 3) making a prediction, 4) designing a plan, 5) gathering the data, and 6) writing a conclusion based on the data. A predetermined question is chosen for the class after the students carry out independent interactions with the leaves. Specific step-by-step directions are