How are leaves from the same plants alike and different? Objective Students will observe, compare, and identify leaves from different plants, making simple observations to understand how young plants resemble but are not exactly like their parents. Background The teacher needs a solid understanding of basic botany, including leaf anatomy and common plant characteristics. Familiarity with standard 1-LS3-1 is essential for guiding students to observe and compare similarities and differences among leaves and relate these observations to heredity. Contextual knowledge of the local environment, inc Duration: 60 Minutes.