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Autumn, References List:, Department of basic education. South Africa.…
Autumn
Technology
Weather tools
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Activity:
The learners will make their own rain catchers out of recyclable materials. The class will place their rain catchers outside and we will observe the changes over a few weeks
Using rainwater can save you money on water bills, because you can give your plants the water again. You can also save the water for when there is a drought in your area.
(Ardoin, 2023)
Thermometers can also be used to see how the weather is changing, it will show how the high temperature is going lower.
Harvesting pumpkins
To harvest pumpkins a sharp knife is used to cut the pumpkin form the vine. A part of the stem should still be on the pumpkin. This will ensure that the pumpkin stays fresh for a longer period.
(Chicago botanic garden, n.d)
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Activity:
The class will be split into groups. The groups will each receive a pumpkin and paint. The learners will paint on the pumpkin with their fingers. This will help them to learn about the texture of the pumpkin as well.
Natural science
Effects on nature
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Activity:
The leaners will receive big leaves, paper and paint. First, they will paint the tree trunk. Then they will paint the leaves brown and orange. they will press the leaves with the paint onto the page on top of the tree trunk, to create their own autumn tree.
Leaves change colour, they can turn brown/orange. Daylengths decrease and the temperature starts to get colder. Trees also start to look bare because of the leaves falling off.
(Webber, 2023)
How are animals effected
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Animals are planning for the winter season that is coming. Squirrels are gathering food - they are eating more to create a fat layer, and they are also burring nuts near their home.
(Flannery, 2021)
There are some animals that grow their warm winter goat in autumn. Even our pet's hair thickens for the winter season.
Birds and butterflies migrate during the season to find a warmer place.
(Our beautiful planet, 2020)
In autumn most animals increase food consumption to help them survive. Foxes and rabbits also grow thicker furs.
(Webber, 2023)
Activity:
Learners will receive a drawing of a cat and dog. They will colour in the cat and dog. With the picture there will be a box with craft fur which they will glue onto the picture to show how the animals fur grows during the season to prepare for winter.
Social Science
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How are people affected
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Snacks and food we can eat in autumn
- Avocado
- Plums (there are ample plums in autumn and can be used in sweet and savoury meals.
- Apples (autumn is prime time for apples)
- Peaches and oranges
(Grow Fresh Produce,2021)
Activity:
The learners will be making an autumn fruit salad. for example, apples, plums, peaches and oranges will be used in the fruit salad. When a fruit is added to the bowl we will talk about the fruit and why we should eat it.
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