Why Do Leaves Change Color: Chlorophyll Comic

Why do leaves change color in the fall? Ignite curiosity and celebrate the Autumn Equinox with this print-and-go science comic! This fully illustrated teacher resource simplifies the concept of chlorophyll and seasonal changes into a fun experience for your learners.

In this one-page comic, readers will follow a maple leaf and an ant as they answer the big question: Why do trees lose their leaves? Students will discover how chlorophyll works (like solar panels collecting sunlight) and why leaves reveal their hidden colors when autumn arrives.

Perfect for grades 5–8, this resource includes guided notes, doodle notes, and a black-line fall leaves drawing activity, making it accessible to every learner. Whether you’re teaching about plant life cycles, seasonal weather changes, or just want a meaningful fall activity, this lesson is sure to stick.

Why Teachers Love It

Accessible for All Learners – Great for struggling readers, English language learners (ESL, ELL), graphic novel fans, and visual learners.
Engaging Visuals – Comics make reading less intimidating and help tricky science ideas “click.”
No-Prep Lesson – Print-and-go resources save time while keeping students engaged.

What’s Included

Why do Leaves Change Color Science Comic- Both full-color and black-line versions (easy to print, use as a coloring sheet, or enlarge into an anchor chart).
Guided Notes- Students fill in the blanks as you teach; perfect for interactive notebooks or guided reading.
Doodle Notes Extension Worksheet- Reinforce learning through drawing, coloring, and creative note-taking.
Answer Keys

What makes Cool School Comics such an impactful learning tool?
They are FUN!

This is the most crucial benefit.
Students are more willing to participate and more engaged.
The content STICKS.

Visual learning is EFFECTIVE.

About 65% of the population consists of visual learners.
Visual information is processed faster.
Students who SEE information are more likely to retain it.

EASY to implement!

These lesson plans are complete and ready to go, requiring minimal prep time.
You only need to make copies, upload supplementals to your virtual classrooms, and set up the hands-on activities.
Lots of flexibility! You can print these as posters, add them to interactive notebooks, hand them out to students, or share them virtually. There is plenty of room for modifications.

ACTIVE LEARNING

Every lesson plan has a low-prep, wallet-friendly, hands-on component.
Instructions are in a visual format
Follow-up questions or a lab report are always included

Comics make content ACCESSIBLE

Naturally differentiated, comics accommodate a wide range of learning abilities and styles.
Great for classrooms with a diverse population of learners
They can simultaneously rope in both your gifted and struggling students (and everyone in between).
Reluctant readers gravitate toward comics.
Comics help English Language Learners (ESL, ELL) and some SPED students find success.

Be the hip teacher seizing the graphic novels craze. Your students will LOVE it!

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