Curated OER
Harvest Time
In this scrambled words worksheet, students unscramble the letters in 5 words that pertain to the season of fall. Students then use the key to reveal a secret message.
Curated OER
Fall and Winter Religious Celebrations
Students discover the unique beliefs and celebrations of the five major religions in the world. In groups, they discuss the terms associated with each religion and are read books about their celebrations. They create their own dharma...
Curated OER
Where Does the Green Go?
Students investigate why green leaves change colors in the fall. They press leaves and write a poem, create a chlorophyll leaf print, take a nature walk, and create a leaf shape poster.
Curated OER
Fall Spelling Worksheet
In this fall spelling instructional activity, students analyze a 12 letter grid of letters and read a hint. Students color the letters to spell the answer to the hint (leaves).
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Autumn
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia describes both the Autumn, or Fall, season as well as the reason for the season. Links are provided to information about the equinox and solstice associated with the season as well as a link to...
Can Teach
Can Teach: Songs and Poems
This site features an extensive list of poems and songs for every event during the school year. Explore the seasons, colors, holidays, and more.
Read Works
Read Works: "Autumn"
[Free Registration/Login Required] A poem by Emily Dickinson about the approaching autumn. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: "City Autumn"
[Free Registration/Login Required] A poem by Joseph Moncure March describing autumn in the city. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: "The Sheaves"
[Free Registration/Login Required] A poem by Edward Arlington Robinson about the coming of autumn. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
PBS
Pbs: Why Do We Have Seasons?
A student-directed tutorial showing all aspects of seasons, including Earth's tilt position in relation to the sun, photos of typical weather during that season, and some informational text to support the visuals.