Fall

Fall

History

What we'll learn today!

• When was fall discovered

• How the leaves change color in the fall

When was fall discovered

Calling the season autumn first occurred in English in the 12th century, though was a rarity until around the 14th century. It then began to pick up steam and became common in the 16th century—about the same time “fall” popped up as the name for the season.

How the leaves change color in the fall

In the fall, because of changes in the length of daylight and changes in temperature, the leaves stop their food-making process. The chlorophyll breaks down, the green color disappears, and the yellow to orange colors become visible and give the leaves part of their fall splendor.

Quiz on Quizizz

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Multiple Choice

In what century was fall discovered?

• 18th century

• 16th century

• 12th century

• 14th century

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