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Apple Theme Unit

Here are a few ideas for an apple theme unit. Our son will be making his own apple book, which will be used as a reference. More pictures to come!

Science:

• Apple Fun Facts (New York Apple Country)
• Apple Parts (University of Illinois Extension)
• Life Cycle of Apple Trees (University of Illinois Extension)
• How to Grow Apple Seeds (eHow)
• Apple Trees (throughout the seasons) (Enchanted Learning)
• Apple Varieties (University of Illinois Extension)

Language/Reading:

• Apple Sayings/References (scroll down to bottom) (DLTK’s Crafts for Kids)
• Apples in Many Languages (Enchanted Learning)
• About Johnny Appleseed (DLTK’s Crafts for Kids)
• Happy Birthday, Johnny Appleseed! (Education World)
• Johnny Appleseed Grace (song) (DLTK’s Crafts for Kids)

Math:

• Apple Baskets Division (division game) (KidsNumbers.com)
• Apple Pie Recipe (Adult supervision is required!) (DLTK’s Crafts for Kids)

Child-made Crafts:

• Apple Magnet (DLTK’s Crafts for Kids)
• Fingerprint Apple Tree (DLTK’s Crafts for Kids)
• Johnny Appleseed TP Roll Craft (very cute!) (DLTK’s Crafts for Kids)
• October Bulletin Board Project (DLTK’s Educational Activities)

Writing:

• Apple-shaped Paper (DLTK’s Crafts for Kids)

Here is a hand-made cover for my son’s book called Apples

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Autumn Theme Outline

September 23 is the first day of autumn! Here is a basic autumn outline that I am planning to use. Hope the information helps!

1. Define autumn.
2. Why do leaves change colors? (edHelper.com)
3. Maine.gov: Kids’ Page: Fall Foliage Video
4. Go for a “pretty leaf hunt” and keep the prettiest ones in our Autumn book.
5. Autumn tree finger print (TeacherVision)
6. Understand how the four seasons relate to the rotation of the earth around the sun (Prentice Hall Geoscience Animations: Earth-Sun Relations)
7. KidsGeo.com: Geography For Kids – The Revolution of the Earth
8. Write an autumn poem.
9. Read fall poem: Apples4theteacher.com: “A Fall Song”
10. Read fall poem: Apples4theteacher.com: “Down to Sleep”
11. Learn about autumn leaves: KidZone: Autumn Leaves
12. Autumn crafts: Activity Village: Autumn Activities for Kids
13. CDC: Parents: Autumn Tips to Help Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy
14. Autumn Fall Crafts: FamilyFun.com: Festive Fall Crafts
15. Creative Writing Activities from edHelper.com and Enchanted Learning

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