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Munchy, Crunchy, Apples
Investigate the patterns of two to three apples and see what is the same and what is different.
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Ooey, Gooey Oobleck!
Make an oobleck and observe what happens when you move your hands through the oobleck and punch the surface with your fist.
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Building a Human Body
Although Dr. Victor Frankenstein built a human with spare body parts, real humans get what they need from air, water, and food. Learn about the elements that make up the human body.
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Body Snatchers and Zombies
Read about real body snatchers—parasitoids—and learn how they turn prey into zombies.
Additional Resources
See these collections for additional teaching ideas for the fall season.
How Halloween is Celebrated Around the World
Discover how different countries, including Haiti, China, Mexico, England, and Italy, celebrate the afterlife.
Stanford History Education Group— Salem Witch Trials
Investigate primary sources from the Salem witch trials to build a deeper understanding of the causes of this crisis.
We Are Teachers— Halloween
This Halloween resources hub includes a rich variety of resources, including Halloween-themed activities, book recommendations, videos, and poems.
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Batty’s Friends
Students play with three puppets—Batty, Puffin, and Red Panda—to learn how to get along with each other.
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How Did October Get Its Name?
Now that we’re firmly in the “ber” months, your students may wonder how October got its name. Dig into the legacy of Ancient Rome to explore its influence in the modern world.
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Wall Street Crash of 1929
October 24 is famous for the 1929 stock market crash. Explore how this event changed the government’s economic role, then analyze a political cartoon.
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Dot Game
Add a fall twist to the classic TCI dot game. In this version, students with a dot are representing “witches” to simulate the hysteria during the Salem Witch Trials.
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