This Topic Mini-Research & Literature Web Page
was developed for Mrs. Griffin's Kindergarten Class at North Brooks Elementary School
Designed by Emily Rose, a Valdosta State University Preservice Teacher
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Fall is a season of change. Do you
know what color leaves
turn during fall? |
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How many different leaves do you
know? Would you like to see photos of
different types of leaves? |
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Thanksgiving
is coming! Do you know the traditions of the Thanksgiving holiday? |
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Fall is time
for trick or treating. Find out the meaning of Halloween . |
Mini-Research
Real-World Activity
Pretend you are on a
picnic in a beautiful forest. You are looking for different types and
colors of leaves. Decide which leaves are your favorite. You will
receive a blank sheet of paper on which to draw three leaves. Next you
will color the leaves using colors found in the fall season and label
the type of each leaf.
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for Real-World Activity 1)
Visit the website on leaves
and observe what color leaves turn during fall.
2) Find your favorite leaves and leaf colors. 3) On your blank sheet of paper draw three of your favorite leaves. 4) Color the leaves in colors found in fall and label the type of each leaf. 5) Turn your leaf activity in to Mrs. Rose. |
Topic Literature Activity
The First Thanksgiving
Author: Garnet Jackson
Illustrator: Carollyn Croll
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Topic Literature Activity
Using Critical Thinking Questions A.
 Find out about Thanksgiving
traditions.B. Critical Thinking Questions 1. How does Thanksgiving today compare to the first Thanksgiving? 2. Name some foods the Pilgrims ate at the first Thanksgiving? |
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 errose@valdosta.edu |
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 Topic Mini-Research Lesson Plan |
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