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Lesson Plans - October

Falling Leaf Poetry Spinners

Observing leaves inspires scientists and poets alike. Combine the two by making falling leaf marks and writing poetry.

Fall Doorknob Decorations

This autumn decoration is great to give as a gift. Celebrate the season! Use these ideas, or your own imagination, to make a beautiful door hanger. Find out why leaves on deciduous trees turn such beautiful colors before you start.

Color-Changing Cells

Students gather information about photoperiodism and senescence.

Blushing Pumpkins

Explore growth cycles through the seasons then create original chalk drawings of pumpkins ready for harvest.

Harvest/pumpkin poems and songs

For those of you who don’t celebrate Halloween anymore and are looking for harvest poems and songs….Here you go!! Enjoy!