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Pumpkin Exploration  Age Group
Preschool Suppliespumpkin, "Pumpkin Exploration" worksheet (PDF) DescriptionLEARNING OBJECTIVE: Engage in scientific exploration. Learn vocabulary and concepts of math.
A classic preschool activity in the Fall is to explore a pumpkin. Using the "Pumpkin Exploration" worksheet to record results, help children to: 2) see if the pumpkin can sink or float in water 3) cut open a pumpkin and feel the insides 4) take out the seeds and count them
5) take a photograph or have children draw a picture of the pumpkin
VARIATION: If your class has more than one pumpkin, have them estimate which one will weigh more, which one is taller, which one will sink or float and which one will have more seeds! Pumpkin Photo by Photographer: Ian Britton (c) FreeFoto.com FilesShare this idea  |
