This Topic Mini-Research & Literature Web Page
was developed for Mrs. James' Kindergarten Class at Pine Grove Elementary School
Designed By Whitney Williams, a Valdosta State University Preservice Teacher
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Did
you know that trees change along with the seasons? Visit The Wonderful
World of Trees to learn about what changes trees go through and
what happens to the leaves during each season. |
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Do
you know what causes the seasons? Is it because Earth gets closer to
and father away from the Sun? Visit Science
U to find out! Also, make sure you look at the diagrams to help in
your understanding! |
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Does
the Earth orbiting around the Sun have to do with the change we call
the seasons? Click here
to watch the Earth orbiting around the Sun changing positions
as the seasons change. |
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Why
do leaves change their color during the Fall? Visit Science Made
Simple for an explanation and a diagram. |
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Mini-Research
Real-World Activity
Now that you are an
expert on the weather conditions of each season and how trees are
affected, pretend you are a farmer in your hometown. Your grandchildren
are coming over to see what kind of trees you have planted. They are
going to ask questions about what happens to the trees during the
different seasons. You may want to refresh your memory about what
happens to the trees by looking at The Wonderful
World of Trees.
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Steps for
Real-World Activity
1. Review The Wonderful
World of Trees to refresh your memory of what
happens to the trees during each season. 2. Begin thinking about your favorite season as you look over the website. 3. On a piece of white paper, draw a tree during your favorite season. Be sure to add color to your picture so that your favorite season is clear. 4. When you are finished with your picture, write a short sentence about your favorite season. |
Topic Literature Activity
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
Linda Williams
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Topic Literature
Activity
A. Using Critical Thinking Questions  Learn all about scarecrows
and what they are used for. B. Critical Thinking Questions 1. What would you have done if you were the little old lady? 2. What could be another title for this book? |
