Prerequisite Technolgoy Skills Needed:  none

Time Allotment: one 45 minute period

Subjects:  science and technology

Grade Level: K-1

Standards:  VA SOL Science K.8, K.9, 1.7  Nets*S 1, 3

How can this resource be used?

• Central focus of lesson      
• Enrichment Activity 
    

Equipment, Considerations, and Teacher Prep

• Internet Access         

  Single computer and projector 

  One computer per student

• Other (describe): Inspiration, Microsoft Paint or Kidpix

  Download and Preview the following video clip

• Seasons Under the Sun: Autumn. United Learning. 2000.

  unitedstreaming. 6 June 2006 http://www.unitedstreaming.com/

• Preview and book mark the following site:  Autumn Coloring Page.  Apples for the Teacher. 2004 apples for the teacher 6 June 2006 http://www.apples4theteacher.com/coloring-pages/fall/index.html

Objective

Students will be able to "paint" a picture of fall.

Description of lesson

1.   Watch the video, Seasons Under The Sun: Autumn  with the students pausing and questioning as you would a reading lesson using the DRTA (Directed Reading, Thinking Approach).

2.  After the video, assist the students in opening up KidPix or similiar paint program.

3.  Give instructions for the students to paint a picture about fall.

4. Early finishers may work on this coloring website:  http://www.apples4theteacher.com/coloring-pages/fall/index.html

Assessment Strategies

 The students may be assessed by the picture they draw.