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Why do leaves
change colors in the fall? This webiste informs us why and how the
leaves on a tree change colors in the fall. |
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Is pumpkins a fruit
or vegetable? In this website you will learn that pumpkins belong to
the squash family and that it is really a fruit. |
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How big can pumpkins
grow? This website will show us how big pumpkins can grow.
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Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
This website tells us about the first Thanksgiving and tells how we
came about celebrating Thanksgiving. |
| Topic
Mini-Research Real
World Activity Let's pretend
that you are
teaching a classroom of pre-kindergarteners about
the wonderful season of fall. You will want to have your students
draw a special picture about what they like about fall to hang on the
outside wall of their classroom.
Before you give your students their assignment you will create a sample picture. This sample picture will help your students to understand what is expected of them. You will then have the students to draw one picture depicting one element of fall. They can draw anthing from pumpkins to Thanksgiving turkeys. It is now your job to draw a picture as an example. Remember to include at least one element of fall. Use this topic page to help with your creativity. |
| Steps
to Complete
Real World Activity 1.
Let's begin your exploration of leaves.
2. As you continue your exploration through the other websites about pumpkins, sizes of pumpkins, and Thanksgiving, think about the fall images you want to draw for your class. 3. Start work on your drawing about fall. Be sure to draw a picture about one fall object of your choice. 4. Give the drawing to your teacher. Make sure you are able to label or dictate your drawing to the teacher. Your teacher will put your picture on the Internet. You might even be asked to share your drawing with the class. |
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