Caitlin Eason- CAT 250 4.2 Project

1. Why do leaves fall colors change?
AUTUMN LEAVES AND FALL
FOLIAGE

2.  This presentation provides an overview for our
upcoming class activities.
 This science project will account 10% out of 100 of
students overall grade
 Portions of this project will be spent collecting data
and research at home and in the classroom. Taking
up approximately 1 hour a day for 1 month.
 This project will be group based. Students are
encouraged to participate equally with their
classmates. Parents are also encouraged to help
their children and are welcomed in the classroom
to volunteer or observe at any time.

3.  Our project is called, “Seasonal Changes” and
will progress for approximately one month.
 The purpose of this action plan is to allow
students to collaborate with peers and
community members to collect leaves during
the changing of the seasons from summer to
fall. Students will learn the changing of
seasons and about photosynthesis.
 As summer ends and autumn comes, the days
will get shorter and shorter, thus giving the
plants time to get ready for winter.

4.  The activities in this unit plan will be guided by
the following objectives:
 Incorporating technology into classroom projects.
After data and research is collected, students will
create a collage of leaves, and will create a power
point presentation in their group to show the class
what they have learned.
 Students will work collaboratively to learn about a
science unit (chapter 2 Photosynthesis)
 Students will utilize technology for researching
information
 Students will use Project-based learning to get
hands on experience and knowledge about
photosynthesis .

5. STUDENTS WILL CONCLUDE:
 The way plants turn water and carbon dioxide
into oxygen and sugar is called photosynthesis.
That means "putting together with light." A
chemical called chlorophyll helps make
photosynthesis happen. Chlorophyll is what
gives plants their green color.

6.  Students will be placed in groups of four. There
will be 5 groups total. Each student will be
responsible for a part of the assignment. This
includes planning, collecting data and leaves,
researching factual science information, finding
pictures, and creating a power point presentation
for the class. At the end of the project, after
presenting, the students will evaluate each other
based on their group effort.
 Volunteers are always welcome in our classroom.
Especially for this project, adult supervision and
interaction is encouraged . Please feel free to come
in any time to help in ways such as guest speaking,
gathering resources, photography, etc.

7. BENEFITS OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
 Students will be provided with authentic learning
opportunities
 Allows students to build 21st century skills
 Promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills
 Students learn to communicate, collaborate, and work
together not only on group activities. They will learn
to work as a team while researching, collecting data,
analyzing data, synthesizing, and reporting
information.
 Students will learn how to become flexible and
adaptable in the future while working under time
constraints.

8. Caitlin Eason
Please feel free to e-mail, call, Skype, or visit me
during work hours to speak with me. Or feel free to
make an appointment to talk about your child's
progress. My work/planning period is during lunch 11-
12:15.
E-mail: caeason@crimson.ua.edu
Phone: 256-509-8405
Skype Name: cat3351
Room: A11