Changes Among Us

Rossie Brackett (Meteorologist)Ashley McDonald (Farmer)

Donna Haon (Historian)

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Congratulations! Your group is one of the finalist in the Discovery Kids casting call

auditions! Get ready to explore the various changes of our world!!

Lights! Camera! Action!

Casting call!

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In order to be a part of our show you must audition. During the audition you will be answering

questions concerning each of these roles.

Click the picture to learn more from your Station Supervisor!

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If your role is #1 you are a meteorologist. Dr.

Weather will help you learn about the changes in weather!

If your role is #2 you are a farmer. Farmer McDonald

will help you learn about changes in the seasons!

If your role is #3 you are a historian. You will learn

about changes throughout time.

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Category 4 3 2 1Collaboration with

PeersAlmost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together.

Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause "waves" in the group.

Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member.

Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member.

Listens to Other Presentations

Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements.

Listens intently but has one distracting noise or movement.

Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting.

Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements.

Content Shows a full understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.

Does not seem to understand the topic very well.

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You’re Hired!! You did a GREAT job teaching your classmates about the changes among us!

Check out these websites to learn more!http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/daily_life/index.htm

http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/seasons/seasons.htmhttp://www.crickweb.co.uk/assets/resources/flash.php?&file=dressing%20lecky

Lights, Camera, Action!!

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Math

MKM2: Students will understand the measurement of calendar time.c. Know the 4 seasons

MKD1: Students will pose information questions, collect data, organize, and record results using objects, pictures, and picture graphs.

Science

SKCS2: Students will have the computations and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and following scientific explanations.

a. Use whole numbers for counting, identifying, and describing things and experiences.b. Make quantitative estimates of non-standard measurements (blocks, counters) and check by measuring.

SKE1: Students will describe time patterns (such as day to night and night to day) and objects (such as sun, moon, stars) in the day and night sky.

a. Describe changes that occur in the sky during the day, as day turns to night, during the night, and as night turns to day.

b. Classify objects according to those seen in the day sky and those seen in the night sky.

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Social Studies

SSKH1: The student will identify the purpose of national holidays and describe the people or events celebrated.d. Thanksgiving Day

Reading

ELAKR1: The student demonstrates knowledge of concepts of print. The studenta. Recognizes that print and pictures (signs and labels, newspapers, and information books) can inform, entertain, and persuade.b. Demonstrates that print has meaning and represents spoken language in written form. c. Tracks text from left to right and top to bottom.d. Distinguishes among letters, words, and sentences.e. Recognizes that sentences in print are made up of separate words.f. Begins to understand that punctuation and capitalization are used in all written sentences.

ELAKR3: The students demonstrates the relationship between letters and letter combinations of written words and the sounds of spoken words. The studenta. Demonstrates an understanding that there are systematic and predictable relationships between print and spoken sounds.

ELAKR5: The student acquires and uses grade-level words to communicate effectively. The studenta. Listens to a variety of texts and uses new vocabulary in oral language. b. Discusses the meaning of words and understands that some words have multiple meanings.

ELAKR6: The student gains meaning from orally presented text. The studenta. Listens to a variety of literacy and informational texts and materials to gain knowledge and for pleasure.

ELAKW1: The student begins to understand the principles of writing. The studenta. Uses drawings, letters, and phonetically spelled words to create meaning.

ELAKLSV1: The student uses oral and visual skills to communicate. The studenta. Listens and speaks appropriately with peers and adults.b. Follows two-part oral directionse. Describes people, places, things, locations, and actions.f. Increases vocabulary to reflect a growing range of interest and knowledge.h. Uses complete sentences when speaking.

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Created By:

Ashley McDonald ………. FarmerRossie Brackett ………... MeteorologistDonna Haon ……………. Historian

and thanks to:

Trevor McDonald……….. Station Supervisor (Larry Jones)

Google Images:http://www.richland.k12.wi.us/rms/RMS%20Web%20Page/RMS6/BauSS/BauerWeb/Weather/index_files/image001.gif

http://www.blueskiescreative.com/assets/Graphics/4_seasons_md.jpg

http://www.woolseyweb.com/Blogging/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/flamingo-bathing-suit.jpg

http://www.locallender.info/images/states/Georgia.gif

http://www.global-b2b-network.com/direct/dbimage/50126913/Shiny_Skin_Pumpkin_Seeds.jpg

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/clipart/default.aspx

Websiteshttp://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/daily_life/index.htm

http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/daily_life/index.htm

http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/seasons/seasons.htm

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/assets/resources/flash.php?&file=dressing%20lecky

Book:Wallace, Nancy E. (2003). Leaves! Leaves! Leaves! Marshall Cavendish Children.

Videos:http://www.discoveryeducation.com. Movie of the First Thanksgiving.

Thinking About the Seasons. Rainbow Educational Media. 2004.United Streaming. 29 September 2008http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

Fall Begins. United Learning. 1994.United Streaming. 29 September 2008http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

Spring Begins. United Learning. 1994.United Streaming. 29 September 2008http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

Summer Begins. United Learning. 1994.unitedstreaming. 29 September 2008http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

United Streaming (2000). ‘The Weather is Different from Day to Day and Place to Place’

TLC Elementary School: Liftoff into Space (2005) ‘Night and Day’. United Streaming.