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This passage addresses pattern recognition in nature through seasonal leaf color changes. Students learn to observe, sequence, and record natural patterns, developing fundamental science observation skills through familiar autumn phenomena.
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Each fall, Sam watched the maple tree. First, all leaves were green. Then some turned yellow. After a week, most were orange. Finally, all turned red before falling. Sam drew these colors in order: green, yellow, orange, red. Nature showed him a pattern.
What pattern did Sam see?
Leaves grew biggerTree grew tallerColors changed in orderBranches moved
What was the first color change?
Red to orangeGreen to yellowYellow to redOrange to brown
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