LESSON PLAN

Date:     10/31/22 Day: Monday

Subject / Course: Content (Science)

Topic: Pumpkins
Lesson Title: Conclusion: Assessment
Lesson
Level: 2      35 minutes
Duration:

Lesson Objectives/Standards:
● 4.1.2.F Science as Inquiry per grade level indicators. (Use simple equipment (tools and
other technologies) to gather data and understand that this allows scientists to collect more
information than relying only on their senses to gather information.)
● SWBAT use various tool to measure and weight pumpkins
● SWBAT use data collected to make predictions

Instructional Materials:

● Student science notebook

● Test

Introduction:
● We’ve learned a lot over the last week. We’re going to look back at what we thought we
knew and what we know now today.
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Development:

● Daily task: observe pumpkin seeds and give students a few minutes to note any
changes.
● Teacher will review basics with class

o What are the parts of the pumpkin?

o What can we use pumpkins for?

o What is the life cycle of a pumpkin.

● Test given. Teacher will read out loud to entire class

● Students should write what they learned on the last page of their science notebook
using full sentences.

● Students should go back to page 1 of their notebook and see if their prediction was
right.

Closure
● You’re now experts on pumpkins. When you see them around or used for something, share
what you’ve learned!

Assessment:
Science notebook page +/-
Unit test - graded

Accommodations / Differentiation:
Teacher will read the test to the entire class.
Students who need assistance may work in a small group with/without teacher assistance

Report of Students’ Performance in Terms of States Objectives:

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Personal Reflection:

References
● Colella, J. (2020). Let’s Explore Pumpkins! Lerner Publishing Group.
● Levenson, G. (2002). Pumpkin Circle. Tricycle Press.
● Life Cycle of a Pumpkin. (n.d.). Montessori Mom. Retrieved from
https://www.montessorimom.com/life-cycle-pumpkin/
● Minor, W. (2013). How Big Could Your Pumpkin Grow? Penguin.
● Pfeffer, W. (2004). From Seed to Pumpkin. Harper Collins.
● Pumpkin Growth Stages -- Know What to Expect and When. (2017, November 17).
Garden.eco. Retrieved from garden.eco/pumpkin-growing-stages
● Wonders, J. (2018). The Roll-Away Pumpkin. Gmuer Verlag.