12 Science of Plant Life 



8. By experiment determine that light is necessary for the 

 development and maintenance of the green color in leaves. 



9. Study a freshly cut cross-section of a leaf, mounted in water, 

 to show the detailed structure and the intimate connection between 

 the epidermis, mesophyll, and veins. Prepared sections will show 

 details of the stomata and intercellular spaces. 



10. Take a field trip to study the variety of leaf forms. 



