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MOSSES & GOURDS
| LA.A.1.2.4 clarifies
understanding by checking other sources.
LA.A.2.2.5 reads and
organizes information for a variety of purposes.
LA.A.2.2.7 recognizes
the use of comparison and contrast.
LA.B2.2.5 uses
electronic technology, to create, revise, retrieve, and verify
information. |
Moss: is a green, usually small
plant. They grow in patches covering other plants and/or surfaces.
GOURD: Any of several trailing
or climbing plants related to the pumpkin, squash, and cucumber; often
of irregular and unusual shape. The dried and hollowed-out shell of
these fruits, are often used as drinking utensil and decorative items.
Look at pictures of moss by
using the suggested links: http://www.photo.net/photo/pcd3449/moss-7
http://ls.berkeley.edu/bio/gallery_ib/moss.html
Look at the picture of gourds below.
Activities:
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Make a two column
chart to compare the characteristics of mosses and gourds.
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Why does Walnut's
mother throw a clump of moss into the air? (Read "Sees Behind
the Trees")
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Why do people in the
story gather green and yellow gourds?
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What are other uses
for gourds that you can think of?
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This page updated: Sunday, August 30, 2009
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