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Ask Dr. Universe - Washington State University
Grades
K to 8tag(s): animals (268), cells (77), nutrition (132), planets (107), plants (135), podcasts (65), space (207), STEM (236)
In the Classroom
Download the field guide and print copies for students to take notes and record their questions about the world around us. Submit questions to Dr. Universe to see if she will respond to your questions. Include the podcast as part of a learning or computer center in your classroom. Explore previous questions together as a class to find out answers to common questions such as "Why Do Leaves fall in the fall?" or "Why can't we breathe in space?" Include Dr. Universe's response within science lessons created using Blendspace, reviewed here. Create and share interactive self-paced lessons in Blendspace, including videos, quizzes, podcasts, and more. Have students extend learning by creating explainer videos using Binumi, reviewed here, of topics researched.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Why Do Leaves Change Color - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Grades
5 to 8tag(s): photosynthesis (21), seasons (33), trees (17)
In the Classroom
Use this site as one of multiple sources for researching fall changes. Show students how to take Cornell (two-column) notes and summarize using this information. Pair weak readers with strong readers for this activity. Make a graph using Chartle Online Charts, reviewed here, comparing different types of trees and their rate of change. Find a buddy class in your county, state, or across the country and compare the changes occurring in your areas.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Science Behind Fall Colors - Explore Asheville
Grades
3 to 12This site includes advertising.
In the Classroom
Use an online tool such as Interactive Two Circle Venn Diagram (reviewed here) to compare changing leaf colors in North Carolina with those in your area. Challenge students to create online, interactive posters, infographics, or presentations using a tool like Genial.ly, reviewed here. Set up a Twitter exchange with another classroom around the country to compare changing leaf colors in your communities. Looking for more ways to use Twitter in the classroom? Read more about Twitter at TeachersFirst's Twitter for Teachers page. Find fall+leaves&grade_low=0&grade_high=12&searchtype=all&searchtype=all">additional fall color sites on TeachersFirst to explore other locations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Leaves Change Color - Education World
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Autumn Leaf Scrapbook - Missouri Botanical Garden
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