Which is better for a harvest party, apple juice or apple cider? Are there many black bears in your state? How soon in advance do you need to plant pumpkins in order for them to be ready by October? Find the answers to these questions and more with an online worksheet about the fall season.

Concepts

pumpkins, fall, autumn, research reports, Research, the internet

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Additional Tags

autumn, autumnal equinox, black bear, mast, pumpkin, english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign as homework for learners to complete independently, or in small groups on a computer lab day
• Encourage class members to come up with their own questions for peers to answer

Classroom Considerations

• Does not include an answer key

Pros

• Promotes research skills and critical thinking

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.5.1 RI.6.1 RI.7.1 RI.8.1