This document provides instructions for a 7th grade science lab on exploring leaves. It outlines 6 steps for the lab: 1) Review the lab requirements; 2) Assign jobs to group members such as primary investigator, safety inspector, and materials manager; 3) Have students make 5 observations about their leaf; 4) Diagram the whole leaf and label parts; 5) Observe and diagram a cross section of the leaf; 6) Clean up and have the recorder turn in the group's work. Students are directed to use observation cards, diagrams, and job descriptions to complete the lab.