With a pencil begin to rub the point over the top of the leaf under the paper. This should give a clear shaded image of the underlying leaf. Erase all the extra pencil marks surrounding the leaf, leaving nothing but the leaf's image. The best example of each species will be laminated and placed into a reference notebook for use by Frontier School students. Procedure Establish the steps needed to complete the project.
Experienced students produce most of their own planning details.
Establish what materials will be needed and where these materials will be obtained. Establish a timeline listing completion dates for all steps leading up to the final product. Attach paper as needed for a detailed plan of action. Class time may be used for making the leaf rubbings, but not for collecting leaves.