Friday, October 1, 2010

Apples, Apples, Apples

This week we learned about the letter A and Apples.  We had so many fun things planned to do this week that we had a hard time fitting it all in.  Thanks, parents for sending apples.  Our apple investigation was the most fun!  We read The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree and learned what the apple tree looks like during each season.  We created murals to show the trees in each season.  We made apple pockets that held the life cycle of the apple tree.  Ask your child to put the pictures in the correct order.  We also learned about "Johnny Appleseed" whose real name is John Chapman.  We learned that he traveled all along the Ohio and traded his apple seeds and seedlings for things.  We made a Johnny Appleseed Glyph to go along with our learning.  Hope you enjoy the pictures of all our fun for the week!



finished product of the murals









"Kid Writing"


The ELMO in action

apple pocket life cycles
I got this cute sheet from a teacher friend, Mrs. Estes
We wrote the word on the lines



We sorted our apples...we had the most red apples, and only 1 yellow apple


weighing her apple compared to cubes

measuring her apple with unifix cubes




painting an apple to make a print




it balanced


a finished paper

we made cute Johnny Appleseed hats (idea from mrs. pohlmeyer) and I forgot to get a group picture...these were my only 3 left at the last minute so I could snap a quick pic

Johnny Appleseed glyph (idea from K. Ables)

109 comments:

  1. I love your apple investigation recording sheet. I need a copy of that! Cute and compact :-)

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  2. Hi! I would love love love the apple investigation recording sheet! Would you share a copy? Thank you soooo much! : )
    Cindy in South Carolina
    calpers@greenville.k12.sc.us

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  3. Hi, this is my first time visiting your blog. What a great apple unit!! Would I be able to get a copy of your apple investigation recording sheet as well? My email is cheryl.slay@polk-fl.net.

    Thanks in advance!!

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  4. I would also love a copy! It is adorable. vjstensland@comcast.net

    Thanks so much for all of your sharing.

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  5. Hi this is the first time I am visiting your blog. I love you apple unit, I would love a copy of the recording sheet and anything else you would be willing to share! Thank you so much for all the ideas!
    Annie
    Bensona@gcsnc.com
    Greensboro, NC

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  6. Wow! So many great engaging ideas! This is my first time on your blog, but will be visiting again! Teachers are shameless about asking to share great ideas! So I too am going to ask for a copy of the recording sheet! Thank you!
    carterl@fcsboe.org
    Lacey in Fayetteville,TN

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  7. The apple investigation sheet is perfect! Would you share that? I love your blog. so many great ideas!
    Christy.inglis@sendit.nodak.edu

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  8. My first visit to your blog and I love it! I would also love a copy of your apple investigation sheet. It is so appropriate for our kinders! Thanks!
    Annie's Gram

    colawrence@ieee.org

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  9. This is my first time visiting your blog and I LOVE it. Can you please send me a copy of your apple investigations sheet. What great ideas!! Thank you for sharing!!!
    natza@mail.milton.k12.wi.us

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  10. Hello, you have great ideas and this apple investigation sheet is awesome! I would love a copy if you are willing to share! flaca33143@aol.com

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  11. I love the apple investigation sheet, the perfect blend of science, math, and reading. Could I get a copy of it? kwright@usd260.com

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  12. I love the apple investigation sheet. It is awesome. I would love to get a copy of it? pamelapoole40@yahoo.com

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  13. Fantastic idea! May I please have a copy of the apple investigation sheet? I am heading back to work in September and this would be great for the first month of school. Thanks!!!

    kindergartenteacher@rogers.com

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  14. I loved looking at the pictures of your apple unit. Like everyone else, I would love to have a copy of the apple investigation sheet.

    SFreeman49@gmail.com

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  15. I love your blog. You are so creative. Where do your get your ideas for the units you teach. Please share a copy of your apple investigation sheet. cmw35219@yahoo.com

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  16. Hi

    As I am getting ready for back to school I discovered your awesome blog! If possible I would also love a copy of your apple investigation sheet. Thanks
    hebalog@gmail.com

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  17. You are so creative! I love your ideas! Would you mind sending me a copy of the apple investigation sheet too? Email: sarah.elliott1018@gmail.com

    Thank you!!!

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  18. Hi! I am getting ready to prepare my apple unit for my firsties. Would you please share your apple investigation sheet? My email is: samanthajbarrett@aol.com I would GREATLY appreciate it!! Thank you! :)

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  19. I would love a copy of your apple investigation sheet.

    Chartier.Natalie@yahoo.com

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  20. I would also love a copy of your apple worksheets!
    Thanks so much for sharing!

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  21. Julie, do you have the apple investigation as a download or in any of your TpT units. I have the pumpkin investigation, but not the apple. Love your units and blog. I have School is Fan and my students love the center games. Thanks
    The Wonderful World of Kindergarten

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  22. I would love to have a copy of that apple investigation page!!! It's super cute!! Where could I find it?? Could you email it to me?? JenniferRHuskey777@gmail.com

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  23. Just found your blog and you have such great ideas! I would love to have a copy of your apple investigation. Thanks for sharing such wonderful ideas!

    ajhansen718@gmail.com

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  24. Brooke said,
    You ideas are amazing! I would love a copy of your apple investigaion page if you do not mind sharing.
    Thanks!

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  25. Can I please get a copy of the apple investigation page?

    stnguyen1@seattleschools.org

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  26. I've been a follower for about 3 months, but haven't stalked enough to go back this far! :) I love what you did -- we paint the murals too!!! :) Do you have your apple investigations sheet available as a download or on TpT? I, like everyone else, would LOVE a copy. :) Thank you for sharing what you do - I feel like you are on our grade level team!!! Your blog is a go to source for me and my partner teacher. :) :) :)

    Katy
    Kindergarten Katy

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  27. Great unit! I love the observation sheet as well. Are you sharing it? I'd love a copy ... ?Melanie

    pressstartnow33@yahoo.com

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  28. Your apple investigation is so cute! Could you please send me a copy? It would be perfect for next week and greatly appreciated!! Thanks :) esassi@psdnet.org

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  29. I'm joining in on the praise of your super-cute blog. (I'm a new follower!) I'm also joining in on requesting a copy of the apple investigation. Thank you so much if you are able to share.
    rebeccashiplett@yahoo.com

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  30. I absolutely LOVE your blog! I would also love a copy of the apple investigation sheet.
    Thank you for sharing!
    mack_p@bellsouth.net

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  31. I happened across you site while I was visiting Lil Country Kindergarten blog. You have an incredible site. I have always done apple investigations with my kinders. However, this year we have a strict copy limit. Would you be willing to share your apple investigation sheet? Thank you for sharing your ideas and hard work.
    Linda - Monroe.Linda.A@muscogee.k12.ga.us and
    lindamonroe257@msn.com

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  32. FAbulous unit!! Would love to have a copy of the apple investigation sheet too.
    Thanks!
    mdredmon1@hotmail.com

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  33. I would love a copy of your apple investigation! It is just adorable! You can email me at dglennon@sd44.org, please!!

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  34. Can I please get s copy of your apple investigation sheet emailed to me? You have created an awesome apple unit! Thank you so much!
    Donna Collins
    Donna.Collins@Cherokee.k12.nc.us

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  35. I saw your Apple Investigation sheet on Scribd (think I spelled it right). But, it won't let me download it unless I pay money. Do you get the money? I would rather know it goes to you. Otherwise, how do I get the sheet? Your apple activities are fantastic!

    Debbie Garrison
    jdgarr@pacbell.net

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  36. I guess I am the zillionth person to ask for your apple investigation sheet.. please oh please.I would buy it if I could find it.

    THYordan@aol.com

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  37. I was wondering if you could email me your apple theme unit, I would so appreciate it! :)

    Thanks,


    goldenchild55@hotmail.com

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  38. Oh my...I love it all! It's my first year in Kinder & I'm loving all of your creativeness I just don't have time for with three kiddos of my own! May I pretty please have a copy of the Apple Investigation sheet? & before I find something else I can't live without...do you have all of your printables on a site somewhere?? least@nederland.k12.tx.us

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  39. LOVE your printables!!! Where can I find them? The apple investigation is sheet is a great idea! Can I also have a copy?
    hsease99@hotmail.com

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  40. Love your apple investigation sheet. Are you sharing? Would Love to use it for our Fall Learning Experience!! Cute stuff:)
    Silverwishes4u@yahoo.com

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  41. I would love a copy of your apple investigation, too, if you don't mind sharing. Thank you!

    dsmartelli@yahoo.com

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  42. Could I get a copy of your Apple Investigation? How cute, I am now addicted to your blog :) alyssa.harper@gmail.com

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  43. I LOVE your blog:) You have so many fresh ideas! Would you mind sending me a copy of the investigation sheet?
    sarah.s.ricks@gmail.com

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  44. I just stumbled on this on Pinterest! Would you share the copy of the Investigation sheet?
    ms.julie.evans3@gmail.com Thank you so much!!!

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  45. I just saw your apple investigation sheet. Would you share it? afankhauser25@yahoo.com

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  46. Do you mind sending your apple investigation sheet to me? Thank you! It is perfect! jlw825@gmail.com

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  47. I love love love the Apple investigation, please please could I have a copy? Thanks :-) !
    jenniferpyle31@gmail.com

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  48. If you are sharing...I would also love a copy of your apple investigation sheet! Your ideas are great! Just found your blog via pinterest
    daviss@schuylerville.org
    Thanks!

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  49. I'd love the investigation sheet as well please! divines@newmilfordps.org
    Thanks!

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  50. I love the apple investigating ideas as well. If you are sharing may I please have a copy? ajohanss@rochester.rr.com

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  51. I LOVE this unit with all of its cross-cirricular ties! Can I PLEASE get a copy of the apple investigating sheet?

    bjohnson@mail.gilesk12.org

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  52. I love your ideas for this unit! I would love the apple investigation sheet! My email is kimberlyjpenland@gmail.com. Thank you!

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  53. Please, please send me the recording sheet too! Thank you
    burf6@aol.com

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  54. What a cute unit! I would absolutely love a copy of your apple investigation sheet! Would you mind emailing me a copy?

    gregg.b@norwoodschools.org

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  55. Wonderful Apple unit! Thank you for sharing it with us! Would it be possible to get a copy of your apple investigation sheet? ABrown@fusd1.org

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  56. Love your apple ideas! Could I get a copy of your apple investigation page? Thanks!
    molly.haley@edmondschools.net

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  57. I would love a copy of the apple investigation sheet. If you would share my email is tvandyke1@k12tn.net. Thanks

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  58. Hi Julie, Is the apple investigation sheet part of your apple unit? Thanks!

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  59. I would love a copy of the apple investigation sheet. I used your pumpkin one last year & plan to use it again. Thanks! amberpowell@msn.com

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  60. I would love a copy of the apple investigation sheet. I used your pumpkin one last year & plan to use it again. Thanks! amberpowell@msn.com

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  61. I would greatly appreciate your apple investigation sheet! It is PERFECT! Can you email it to me? kristine.harrison@mnps.org

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  62. I love your blog! I would love a copy of your apple investigation sheet, as well, if you are sharing. My email address is kgerbracht@bagley.k12.,mn.us
    Thanks!

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  63. Your apple investigation is so cute! Would you mind sharing it? My email address is kristenskantor@yahoo.com
    Thank you in advance from GA!

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  64. I love love the apple investigation sheet!! Would you mind sharing?? My email address is jcampbell@ mail.bradley.edu

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  65. I would love a copy of the apple investigation sheet if you have time. Thanks so much!!

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  66. I would love a copy of the apple investigation sheet. I love your blog. Thanks so much!

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  67. the investigation sheet is great! I would love a copy! Thank you Thank you!!!

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  68. the investigation sheet is great! I would love a copy! Thank you Thank you!!!

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  69. I would also LOVE a copy of your apple investigation sheet. Looks fantastic!! Thanks!!!
    cheryl.schmidt@comalisd.org

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  70. Thanks for the great ideas! I would also love a copy of the apple investigation. Thanks so much!

    LTownsend312@gmail.com

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  71. Could you email me a copy of the investigations sheets?
    ecoloura@gmail.com
    THANKS!

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  72. I would love to get a copy of your investigation sheet! It is great! Where can I find it?

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  73. I too love your blog...I would like a copy of your investigation sheet as well..kindergarten@sacredheartarkcity.org
    Thanks!

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  74. I would love a copy of your investigation sheet. jhouze78@gmail.com
    Thanks.

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  75. Is the investigation sheet now on your TPT? Would love to get a copy.
    Thanks! fourlaps@verizon.net

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  76. I love this apple unit. There are so many great ideas. The apple investigation sheet is great. Would love to get a copy . . .jlr0317@gmail.com

    Thank you!

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  77. I love your apple unit! I would love to use the apple investigation sheet for our centers. If you could send it to me, I know our whole kinder team would be very thankful!

    emclaughlin@odyssey-academy.com

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  78. Love the apple investigation page-could I have a copy e-mailed to me? Thanks so much! CMMcClure@avon-schools.org.

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  79. I would also love a copy of your investigation sheet! Could you email me a copy or to let me know how to get it? rachelsnowden@gmail.com
    Thanks!

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  80. I would also love a copy. Is that possible?
    cgeier@hopeschooldistrict.org

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  81. I would love a copy of the investigation! We are doing apples all week. Is there a possibility that I could use it. I will share on my blog. www.createteachlove.blogspot.com Thanks, Kristin

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  83. I would love a copy of the investigation! We are going to be doing apples in 2 weeks and this would be great! val.shockley@sumnerschools.org.

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  84. Would please send me a copy if your I apple investigations sheet? Just love it! :)

    Sheree.ellis@sumter.k12.fl.us

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  85. I'd love a copy as well!
    Erper83@gmail.com

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  87. I would love a copy please!
    clarkm@carthagetigers.org

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  88. I would love a copy of the investigation sheet too! Thank you! Such cute ideas!! horollins@dothan.k12.al.us

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  89. I love your apple investigation sheet. It's so easy for kinders to complete. I would love a copy please.
    Thank you.
    kindergartenteacherabc123@gmail.com

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  91. Looking for a copy of your investigation sheet
    robyn555@cox.net
    Thanks!

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  92. I would love a copy of your apple investigation sheet! Astorialutherankindergarten@gmail.com. Thanks for sharing!

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  93. I'd love a copy of your apple investigation sheet. Thanks!
    Groehler_Kristin@cusdk8.org

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  94. i"d love a copy of your apple investigation and apple life cycle sheet.thanks!!! nickiabarasch27@gmail.com

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  95. i"d love a copy of your apple investigation and apple life cycle sheet.thanks!!! nickiabarasch27@gmail.com

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  96. Can you please send me a copy of the apples recording sheet. bbjprek3@gmail.com THANKS!

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  97. Love your ideas for apple week! I also would love a recording sheet if you are sharing. Thanks so much!

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  98. I would love a copy of your apple investigation sheet. calliejane22@gmail.com

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  99. Love all of your apple activities and plans! I would love a copy of your apple investigation sheet: brooke.stuart@hopkins.kyschools.us. Thanks!!

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  100. Could I possibly get a copy of your apple investigation recording sheet? My email is koenigs@fcpsk12.net. Thank you!
    Staci Koeing

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  101. Could I have a copy of your investigation sheet for this upcoming school year? My email is kush3jaime@gmail.com. Do you sell on TPT?

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  102. I would also love a copy of the apple investigation sheet! kaylablack10@yahoo.com
    Please and thank you! <3

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  103. Love this...could I also get a copy of the apple investigation sheet? kaytiedilbeck@pickenscountyschools.org Thank you in advance! :)

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  104. This looks great! Could I get a copy of your apple investigation sheet? I have an apple party day coming up and it would work perfect for it!
    cboese123@gmail.com
    Thank you!!!!

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  105. Can I get a copy of the investigation sheet?
    hschell@stcmo.org

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  106. I know I used your investigation sheet in the past but I can't find my hard copy. Can you send it to me again, please? Thanks! erinbryant1980@yahoo.com

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  107. I would love a copy of your investigation sheet. Thank you.

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  108. Hi! Could I get a copy of your investigation sheet? Thank you! soverfield@gips.org

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