The Great Pumpkin Lesson Plan

Grade Level:

K

Subject:

Science

Date:

11/19/08

Teacher: Miss Elise

Objective: The students will investigate pumpkins!  They will use all of their senses to see how they are affected by the outside, and then the inside of the pumpkin.

Education Standards Addressed: 1.1.1.1Use observation and questioning skills 1.1.1.3Record observations and data with pictures 2.2.1.1Identify major structures of organisms 2.2.3.1Use the senses for observation

Materials/ Resources:  Large pumpkin (top cut off), Orange construction paper, various art supplies to resemble what is inside of the pumpkin (string, seeds), Pumpkin, Pumpkin, paper plates, markers, glue

Focus

Prior Knowledge:  No prior knowledge is needed for this activity.  It would be beneficial, however if the students had some knowledge of what a pumpkin is.

Prerequisite Skills:  Ability to use their 5 senses, ability to draw and replicate what the see inside of the pumpkin.

Practice/Assess

Guided Practice:  We will begin by doing an overview of what the 5 senses are – recording answers to their brainstorming on the board.  We will then read “Pumpkin, Pumpkin”.  Afterwards, they will go to their seats and I will take the pumpkin apart.  I will put the insides of the pumpkin on paper plates and pass them around and allow different tables to come up and feel the inside of the pumpkin.

Assessment:  Group participation, completion of pumpkin activity.

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Closure

Wrap Up: We will create our own pumpkin out of construction paper, seeds, string, etc. to show what they saw inside of the pumpkin. The kids get to eat pumpkin seeds that I have baked prior to lesson. The kids are also get pumpkin seeds to take home with them to plant or bake.

Independent Practice: The students will draw and use various art supplies to show what they see inside of the pumpkin.

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