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Yellow Days: Studying Vincent van Gogh's Painting
Students examine the painting, "Sunflowers," by Vincent van Gogh noting the use of the yellow color, the wiggly lines, and the "globs" of paint used to create the picture. Pictures are painted using van Gogh's image as a model.
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Seed Structure and Seed Dispersal
Third graders plant seeds. In this seed structure lesson, 3rd graders identify parts of a seed and plant a lima bean seed. Students discuss and reflect on the process in their journals.
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Harvest Patterns
In this math activity, students identify patterns. They cut and paste the correct picture and complete the pattern given for each. There are three different patterns to match.
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Grain Properties Activity
Pupils study the similarities and differences of five different grains. They analyze the characteristics of corn, sunflower, milo, wheat, and soybeans.
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Sunflower Seed House
Students use sunflower seeds to make a picture of a house. This lesson uses the book, "Sunflower House."