Ed 469 final activity

ED 469 FINAL ACTIVITYFUN WITH APPLES IN THE TEXTURE

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Tanya HutchinsonQEES K-B

Overview Prerequisite Activity Project Description

Objective Resources Learning Outcomes Extension Activities

Reflection

Prerequisite Activity Field Trip to the Apple Orchard to pick

apples Learning Outcomes: Social Studies 3.2 begin to develop an awareness of the

connection between their community and other communities

Activity Description Objective To have the children explore and investigate apples from the inside out,

by using plastic knives to cut up apples on their own at the Texture Table.

Preparation:- Lay out apples and plastic knives on the top of the Texture Table.- Explain to the children that they are to cut up the apples to see what they look like on the inside.- Explain to the children that even though they are using plastic knives, they still need to be safe and pay attention to what they are doing.- Suggest to the students that they might want to put the seeds in a dish and count them after they find them.

Resources Apples Plastic Knives Empty containers

Learning Outcomes Science 1.1 become aware of the five senses. Science 1.2 develop and use vocabulary associated with the

five senses. Physical Development 1.2 develop control of small muscles. Physical Development 2.5 apply basic safety rules. Personal Development 3.3 engage in and complete

activities independently; and seek assistance as necessary. Number Senses 1.3 count to determine the number in a

group.

Personal Development 3.3 engage in and complete activities independently; and seek assistance as

necessary.

Physical Development 1.2 develop control of small muscles.

Number Senses 1.3 count to determine the number in a group.

Extension Activities Bake with Apples.

Have children help cut up the apples. Have Children help with the mixing, stirring, pouring of

the baking ingredients. Apple Carving

Have the children carve their apples to represent small Jack-o-Lanterns

Reflection