Engage KWL Chart OWL Chart Picture Walk Mystery Box Literature Link Vocab. Develop. Other Anticipation Guides Explore Experiment Observation Construct A Model Solve A Problem Stop and Jot Question Sort Pumpkin, Pumpkin Big Book OWL chart make observations about pumpkin Mystery Box-pumpkin Vocab.-stem, ridges, pulp, seed, gourd The students will observe the characteristics of the outside of a pumpkin. They will list the observable characteristics as a class on a circle map. They will then write in their own words a description of a pumpkin and draw a picture. Give each child a scoop of pumpkin pulp or a small pre-carved pumpkin They will share a book on how a pumpkin grows. They will then sequence the events from planting the seed to harvesting. They will then make a mini-book about pumpkins. (See examples one and two.) The students will predict which small pumpkin weighs the most. They will then measure the small pumpkins using a double pan balance scale and teddy bear counters. After they measure the pumpkins, the class will graph the number of bears each pumpkin weighs. The students will predict if the heaviest pumpkin is also the largest around. The teacher will record the students' thoughts. They will then measure the pumpkin using string. They will mark the string with a marker. Next they will measure the string by joining together Unifix Cubes. The class will graph the results and discuss the findings. The students will predict what the How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?
Explain Graphic Organizer: Think-Pair-Share Whole Group Share Small Group Share Writing Tie-In Most Valuable Point Sketch to Stretch Elaborate Compare/Contrast Venn Diagram Labeling/Writing Apply Skills to new situation Art Activity Evaluate Science Journal Project Rubric Video/Pictures Class Book L Learner Outcomes: inside of the pumpkin is like. Then the students will explore the inside of the pumpkin. The teacher will open the top of the pumpkin using a pumpkin saw. S/he will then scoop out some of the pumpkin seeds and then put the seeds in the bucket of water. The students will then take turns scooping out the pumpkin seeds and placing them in the bucket. After all the seeds have been removed from the pumpkin, students will wash and strain the seeds. Write about experiences with pumpkin pulp The class will then describe how the inside of the pumpkin felt, smelled, sounded, and looked. Label the parts of a pumpkin. Make a 5 Senses Chart and talk about how each sense was involved in experiencing the pumpkin. Watch United Streaming clip about the life cycle of pumpkins (approx 3 min) Compare/Contrast apples. Pumpkins, gourds on a triple Venn Diagram Make sequence of pumpkin booklet. Use paper plate or paper folded paper to draw the life cycle of a pumpkin Finish L of OWL chart Watch Pumpkin Circle video students will demonstrate their knowledge of the pumpkin life cycle by completing one of the above activities. Add some leftover pumpkin to compost bin and journal about what happens.
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Learner Outcomes: Students will: * observe the characteristics of the outside of a pumpkin. * learn the life cycle of a pumpkin. * measure a pumpkin using nonstandard measurements. They will then graph their results as a class. * observe the inside of the pumpkin with their five senses. * taste and describe pumpkin seeds. Standards: Core Standard 1: The Nature of Science Asking Questions and Making Observations Ask open-ended questions about events and processes in the natural world and make careful observations in an effort to answer these questions. Standard Indicators: K.1.1, K.1.2, K.2.2 Core Standard 3: Physical Science Energy Observe that the sun warms the soil, air and water and raise questions about the differences in their warmth K.1.1, 1.3.3 Core Standard 4: Earth and Space Science Earth Systems Observe light and dark in a day-night cycle and identify the changes as a pattern. Observe that weather changes as a pattern. Observe that weather changes occur from day to day and weather patterns from season to season. Core Standard 5: Life Science Structures and Functions of Living Systems Examine and classify living and non-living organisms in order to compare and contrast their characteristics. Observe plants and animals and describe their similarities and differences. Standard Indicators: K.2.2, K.4.1, K.4.2, K.6.1
Assessment Format: Teacher observation Oral responses during class discussion Sequencing activity Picture of seed before and after roasting Materials Needed: * pumpkins of various sizes and shades * double pan balance scales * buttons * teddy bear counters * string * Unifix Cubes * chart paper * markers * paper * pencil * pumpkin carving kit with pumpkin saw * vegetable oil * electric skillet I recommend the Newbridge Big Book Growing Pumpkins by Melvin Berger.