Mrs. Scott

To begin our study of autumn, we went on a scavenger hunt around our school grounds. We visited the courtyard area first, then the nature trail and finally, the butterfly garden. We found different types of vegetation and noted their colors and blooms. We talked briefly about what causes the leaves to be green (photosynthesis). We observed the kinds of butterflies and caterpillars present in the butterfly garden. In a few weeks we will repeat our scavenger hunt and compare our observations. Because we are in the Deep South, we have just this week begun to have cooler temperatures at night. Our days are still very warm. The leaves will not begin to turn colors until later in October. At that time we will do some research to find out why the leaves are changing colors. Our October project will be a leaf collection. We will culminate our study of autumn and our community’s history and architecture with a field trip to Pebble Hill Plantation, where we will tour the main house, the grounds and gardens, and ride in a horse-drawn wagon. We have written diamond poetry about various activities that take place in our area in the fall.
Hunting Hunting dove Buy new gun Wear camouflage Fun. By Olivia C.	Autumn Animals move Birds fly south Cool weather Migrating. By Andrew
Trees Colored leaves Leaves fall down Grass dies Rake. By Robert Alan	Autumn Grass dies Jumping over leaves Leaves burning Smoke. By Chandler
Trees Leaves fall On the ground We rake Fast. By Asayla	Autumn Leaves change Orange, red, yellow Game time Football. By Erin F.
Leaves Yellow orange Leaves turn brown Rake leaves Autumn. By Nicholas	Autumn Leaves turning Red, Yellow, Brown And orange Trees. By Alicia
Trees Leaves falling Orange, red, yellow Rake leaves Colors. By Katriya	Soccer Game time Soccer is fun Score goal Cheer! By Olivia K.
Fishing Cane poles Catching big fish Baiting hooks Fun. By Lizzie	Fishing Deer hunting Watch football games Rake leaves Fall. By A. J.
Autumn Go hunting Foxes, squirrels, turkeys Wear camouflage Hunting. By Peyton	Trees Leaves fall Yellow, orange, red Change colors Autumn. By Hannah
Trees Rake leaves Trees change colors Orange, red Yellow. By Maxx	Leaves Leaves fall Yellow, red, orange Rake leaves Brown. By Hailey
Fall Rake leaves Jumping in leaves Deer hunting Fun. By Kendall	Leaves Changing colors Orange, red, yellow On trees Autumn. By Ashley
Autumn Falling leaves Red, yellow, orange Deer hunting Football. By Spencer	Trees Leaves fall Brown, yellow, orange Leaves change Fun. By David
Hunting Shooting deer Killing the snake Helping rabbits Autumn. By Aaron	Fall Rake leaves Jump in the leaves Have fun Play. By Allie
Football Come on Now let’s go All cheer Touchdown! By Erin S.	Autumn Leaves fall Leaves are fun Weather changes Cool. By Quintin
Scarecrows Old shirt Filled with straw Scaring people Outside. By Morgan	Trees Leaves fall Red, brown, orange Wind blows Fun. By Jillian