Volume I · Scene 10 of 30
The work of the leaves
The work of the leaves
The leaves use sunlight,
water and part of the air
to make food for the plant.
This work is called photosynthesis.
@ A.D.O.S. INTERNATIONALThe story
Bright light shines through the branches. Ada looks at the leaves and asks where the olive tree’s food is. ‘It makes most of it here,’ explains Neri. ‘In the leaves, it uses sunlight, water and part of the air.’ Sami’s mouth falls open. ‘Doesn’t it need to eat our bread?’ ‘No. Plants do a different kind of work from us. This work is called photosynthesis.’ Leo slowly repeats the word. Then he draws a little sun, without looking at the real one. Rumo adds a drop and a little cloud of air. Ada links them to the leaves. For once, the path in the notebook goes up towards the leafy top of the tree.
Let’s talk about it
What do the leaves use to make food?
One possible answer
They use sunlight, water and part of the air. This work of the plant is called photosynthesis.
A little activity
Our notebook — In the drawing, link the sun, water and air to the leaves. Look at the light around you without staring at the sun.