The IMOLD Model - Leaf Anatomy

The purpose of this lesson is to highlight the importance of the structure of a leaf at its implications for how it decomposes. The animation, which runs for 2:03 minutes total time, covers information that students may or may not be familiar with. Here is one suggestion for working your students through the animation. By actively taking notes during the animations, students can engage in a dialogue with the model and better increase their understanding of the material. The instructions read as if each student has their own computer, but this can be modified for a whole class activity with one computer.