This unit will focus on “pumpkins” and was designed for a 2nd grade.

Students will learn about

how pumpkins grow, their life cycle, and the parts of the pumpkin. Students will learn about

the scientific method by doing a pumpkin seed activity where they will make predictions and

observe the seeds over time. Students will also use measurement skills to make predictions on

how pumpkins will roll down a ramp. Students will keep a science notebook to log their

predictions, observations, and what they’ve learned.

 4.4.2.A Identify differences in living things (color, shape, size, etc.) and describe how

adaptations are important for survival

 3.1.2.A. Explain how different parts of a plant work together to make the organism

function

 4.1.2.D Identify agriculture as a living system and that food and fiber originate from

plants and animals

 4.4.2.B Explain how agriculture supports jobs in Pennsylvania.

 4.5.2.A Identify the natural resources used to make various products.

 4.3.2.A Describe the jobs/hobbies people have in the community that relate to natural

resources

 4.1.2.F Science as Inquiry per grade level indicators