Pumpkin Investigation
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Pumpkin Investigation" is written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade (Ages 5-8). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
3 pages in this set
Pumpkin investigation for K to 2nd grade: describe, predict and test a real pumpkin, then design a jack-o'-lantern face. Part of our pumpkins holiday activities collection.
How do I use this resource?
Use with a real pumpkin at a science center. A grown-up helps younger children measure and count. Children record what really happened next to their predictions.
What students will practice
- Practices scientific observation by describing a pumpkin's color, size and shape, and measuring around it with string.
- Builds prediction skills by testing sink or float, counting seeds and lines, and recording what really happened.
- Works for K to 2nd grade at a science center with a real pumpkin, with a grown-up helping measure and count.
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FAQ
How do I use the Pumpkin Investigation?
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Use with a real pumpkin at a science center. A grown-up helps younger children measure and count. Children record what really happened next to their predictions.
What is the Pumpkin Investigation?
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Two pages after the cover. Page 1 has students describe the color, size and shape of their pumpkin, measure around it with string and a ruler and predict, then test whether it will sink or float, how many seeds are inside and how many lines run from top to bottom. Page 2 is a jack-o'-lantern face to design and an I found out line.
Can I use the Pumpkin Investigation at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 2nd Grade pumpkins resources are there?
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1 printable resource, free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are pumpkins resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 5-8. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these pumpkins resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 3 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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