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Lesson Plans - October

Haiku Leaves

The students use prior knowledge and first-hand observations of the natural world around them to create their own Haiku poems. The final draft is put on handmade leaves (from construction paper) to create an autumn-theme classroom display.

FUN FALL LEAVES

Students will see the natural beauty in a fall leaf as they use non-traditional methods of creating leaf patterns.

Form and Texture in Autumn

The student will use nature guidebooks and plant handbooks to identify the names of plants found during an autumn walk.

FALL LEAF WATERCOLORS

Students will create a leaf scene using a variety of leaf patterns.

Comparing Leaves

Students will be able to determine differences in trees by their leaves, seeds, and flowers.