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Bring the excitement of fall into your classroom with this hands-on pumpkin investigation mini-unit! Perfect for celebrating the autumn season, this engaging resource combines science, math, reading, and writing as students explore pumpkins from the inside out!
Students will put their observation and measurement skills to work as they investigate a real pumpkin before and after carving. They'll make predictions, record their findings, and discover what makes pumpkins so fascinating!
The mini-unit also includes a short story introducing the history of pumpkin carving, along with suggested read-alouds to help you kick off the fun.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Throughout this pumpkin mini-unit, students will:
READ: Learn about pumpkins through an informational passage or one of the suggested fall-themed read-alouds.
MEASURE: Practice measurement skills by recording their pumpkin's height, weight, circumference, and more.
OBSERVE: Examine their pumpkin's physical characteristics, including its color, shape, texture, and unique features.
EXPLORE: Demonstrate their understanding of how pumpkins grow, what they need to survive, and the many ways pumpkins are used.
CARVE & INVESTIGATE: Discover what's hiding inside a pumpkin! Students will explore the seeds, pulp, and other interior features while recording their observations.
WRITE: Get creative with a narrative writing activity about a trip to the pumpkin patch.
FLEXIBLE FOR YOUR CLASSROOM!
Whether you want to investigate one pumpkin together as a class or have students work in small groups with their own pumpkins, this mini-unit is easy to adapt to your classroom needs.
For the carving portion, teachers can use simple pumpkin-carving tools or prepare the pumpkins ahead of time by cutting and replacing the tops, allowing students to explore the insides without handling cutting tools.
Make learning memorable this fall! With a fun combination of hands-on exploration, meaningful skill practice, and creative writing, this pumpkin mini-unit is a perfect way to bring a little seasonal excitement into your classroom!
