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CHANGING SEASONS
Fall: Investigating Colorful Leaves (Part I) with Dinosaur Train
Lesson Resource 1 of 6: Video
Watch a Video to Activate Prior Knowledge, Foster Curiosity, Build Excitement
Lesson Resource 2 of 6: Lesson
Review this Lesson Overview for the teacher, parent, or guiding adult. Note the objective (purpose & goal) of the activities. Prepare for the lesson as suggested. Introduce key vocabulary. Obtain recommended books & resources.
Lesson Resource 3 of 6: Tips
Review this teacher blog for suggestions on how to model, explore, & document the learning.
Lesson Resource 4 of 6: Activities
Consider printing these activity sheets to use as tools for children to organize their exploration & discovery as well as document their findings.
Eco-friendly Suggestion: Consider laminating them or using a protective sleeve with Expo markers or whiteboard markers
Lesson Resource 5 of 6: Tools
Consider printing this graphic organier for children to use as a tool help guide exploration & share discovery as well as document their findings.
Eco-friendly Suggestion: Consider laminating them or using a protective sleeve with Expo markers or whiteboard markers
Lesson Resource 6 of 6: Poster
Print this poster for display in the room to serve as an "Anchor Chart" for "Changing Seasons." Have children write or illustrate something they learned on a sticky note then post it on the wall next to the "Fall" image on the Anchor Chart.
Eco-friendly Suggestion: Consider laminating them or using a protective sleeve with Expo markers or whiteboard markers
