This TopicQuest was designed for Ms.Quick's Second Grade Class at Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School
by Blaine Daniels, a Valdosta State University Preservice Teacher
As
you can see, spring is fastly approaching. There are changes that
are taking place. Flowers are blooming, animals are being born,
insects are all around us, and many holidays are coming up. There
are a few different holidays that happen during the spring
time. Such as St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, and Earth
Day. Have you heard of any of these holidays? Do you know
what each one means. Have you ever wondered how flowers bloom, or
about all of the animals being born. To find out all of
your answers roam through this spring time websit.
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Easter
is one of the first things that students think of when they get ready
for spring. Come onto this website and find different activities
for easter. This website has many different activitites that will
get you ready for easter. |
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Mothers
Day is also in the spring. You can find many fun art activities
on this website for Mother's
Day. Show your mom how much you love her this year. |
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St.
Patricks Day falls during the spring time. How much do you know
about
St. Patrick's Day? Find out more on this helpful site. |
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Earth Day is in
the Spring. This is a very important holiday. Find out what
you can to do help save our planet. |
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May
Day is also a holiday in the springtime. This holiday
celebrates spring. Find out more on this fun website. |
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During the spring time many young animals are born. Do you know what baby animals are called. If not find out on this fun site. |
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"April Showers bring May
flowers". Do you know why it rains so much during the spring
time? |
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The
plants and trees are also beautiful during the springtime. Find
out more information on plants and trees on
this information website. You will be surprised what you learn. |
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There
are also many insects that roam around during the spring. How
many can you think of? Take a look at all of the different and
beautiful types of Springtime insects. |
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What is the first thing that you notice when
springtime comes around. I bet it is flowers. Blooming flowers
are
a way to tell that spring is on the way. Learn more about flowers
and plants in this fun and wesite. |
| Scenario Mission Have you ever
thought about all of the things that make spring such a great
season? Did you ever wonder how flowers bloom, or what the
different holidays really mean? The websites above, will answer
all of your questions. Look on the website of your choice and
find your favorite topic to make a collage picture of.
Which of these
things most remind you of spring?
Mission Steps
1. Choose your
favorite thing about spring.
2. Go to the site that deals with that topic. 3. Next return to the arts table, where the glue, different color paper, and poster board is located. 4. Then tear the different color paper,a nd piece them together to make a picture that shows you favorite thing about spring. 5. Last glue the pieces together and let them dry. |
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