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Fall isn't the only time you'll get a good close-up look at leaves. Open up The Leaf to experience a detailed look at the anatomy and function of leaves. Also, learn of their importance in our world.

Electron micrographics and colorful graphics illustrate the tissues and cells of leaves. Watch the animated guard cell in action as it opens and closes. Find out about the circulatory system and the basis of photosynthesis.

Topics covered in this program include: The Importance of the Leaf in Plants; The External Appearance of a Leaf including the Blade, Apex, Margin, Base, and Petiole; Simple versus Compound Leaves; Patterns of Leaf Arrangement; Veins in Leaves; Conducting Tissue; Tissues and Cells of Leaves; Guard Cells; Transpiration; Photosynthesis; Importance of Leaves in Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide.

Presentation
The Presentation portion of this program includes audio-narrated scenes featuring the content from the objectives.

Interactive Lessons
Students can work through different activities that directly reinforce the information learned in the Presentation.

Program Objectives

I. The Importance of the Leaf in Plants

II. External Appearance

III. Simple vs Compound Leaves

IV. Patterns of Leaf Arrangement

V. Veins in Leaves

A. Parallel vs Netted Venation

B. Pinnately vs Palmately Net-Veined

VI. Conducting Tissue

A. Xylem and Phloem

VII. Tissue and Cells of Leaves

A. Epidermis

B. Mesophyll

1. Palisade Layer

2. Spongy Layer

C. Bundle Sheath

VIII. The Stoma: Structure and Function

IX. Transpiration

X. Photosynthesis

XI. The Importance of Leaves

A. Oxygen in our Atmosphere

B. Intake of Carbon Dioxide

XII. Human Uses of Leaves

XIII. Conclusion

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Institutional Pricing

Hybrid CD-ROM LabPack, 5 $240.00
Order #: X0991109HYL5

Hybrid CD-ROM LabPack, 10 $420.00
Order #: X0991109HYLX

Please call 1-800-745-4557 to Specify Windows or Mac

Specify Mac or Windows Network, 10 $240.00
Order #: X0991109HYNX

Specify Mac or Windows Network, 30 $540.00
Order #: X0991109HYNZ

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