The Topic Mini-Research Web Page was developed for Mrs. Thigpen's Preschool classroom at Lake Park Elementary
Designed By Alexandria McLendon, a Valdosta State University Preservice Teacher
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What year did the
Pilgrims sail to America? Go to an informational website about Pilgrims
to find the answer. |
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In the fall, leaves turn
many different colors. What color are the leaves in the fall? On this
website look at the pictures to see what colors the leaves become in
the fall. |
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During Autumn it
is
also the time for pumpkins. Visit the pumpkin
website and find out what sound "u" makes in the word pumpkin. The
students can also make their own pumpkin. |
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Go to the Thanksgiving
Website and find out the symbol of Thanksgiving. |
| Topic
Mini-Research
Real World Activity Imagine
you are a scientist and you can travel back in time.
So you
decide to visit the First Thanksgiving.
Your job is to observe the Pilgrims and their
surroundings because the First Thanksgiving was during fall season.
Draw the fall leaves that the Pilgrims would have seen. For
example, you can
draw trees with the color of fall leaves. Be
sure to draw accurate pictures because your examples will be shown to
others.
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| Steps to
Complete
Real
World Activity 1) Visit the
websites
linked above to gather information for your picture.
2) Draw your pictures of the fall leaves using the information you learned. 3) Describe your drawing to your teacher so he or she can write your descriptions and facts. 4) Then your picture will be posted and shown to others. |
 Alexandria's Home Page |
 admclendon@valdosta.edu |
 Topic Mini Research Lesson Plan |
 VSU Topic Website |
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