Pumpkin Investigation Hands On Science Math and Art STEM CCSS Grades 3-6
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Open the preview to see the pumpkin-themed math and science lesson, perfect for enhancing your autumn, Halloween, or Thanksgiving curriculum. In this lesson, students work in groups to engage in hands-on exploration of pumpkins. This involves making both estimated and actual measurements to uncover insights from the pumpkins' external and internal features.
Key Components of the Investigation Include:
- Weight Measurement: Understanding the mass of different pumpkins.
- Diameter and Circumference: Measuring the size of pumpkins.
- Vertical Lines (Ribs) Study: Analyzing the structure of pumpkin ribs.
- Three-Dimensional Shapes: Identifying shapes that resemble pumpkin forms.
- Seeds and Seed Patterns: Exploring the arrangement and biology of pumpkin seeds.
- Pumpkin Brains: Investigating the fibrous interior of pumpkins.
- Detailed Diagramming: Labeling parts of a pumpkin, both internally and externally.
- Illustrating the Pumpkin Life Cycle: Creating a visual representation of a pumpkin's growth stages.
- Pumpkin Farming Insights: Learning about the agricultural techniques behind growing pumpkins.
- Pumpkin Vocabulary: Building terminology related to pumpkin studies.
- Creative Expression: Imagining life as a pumpkin through drawing and writing activities.
Experience the lively discussions that animate the classroom as students explore the complexities of pumpkin science and math. After completing the studies, engage students further with a themed word search and create a display using the bulletin board lettering "If I Were a Pumpkin."
This comprehensive lesson educates and captivates students providing a deep understanding of a popular fall theme.
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