Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Peeking at Pumpkins
As part of a unit about pumpkins, students will learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin. Student understanding will be aided by the use of the flannel board, individual booklets, and Kid Pix software.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Pumpkins and Apples, Oh My!
Learners will be able to compare and contrast two non-fiction books with a similar theme - in this case, plant life cycles. Extensive resources included such as worksheets, samples of student work, assessment ideas, extension activities,...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Pumpkins
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains pictures of pumpkins throughout growth, a pumpkin lifecycle diagram, and United Streaming video on the pumpkin.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Decomposition Processes of a Plant
Young scholars observe the decomposition of a pumpkin under controlled circumstances in a classroom. This can be used to lead discussions on recycling, trash, composting, or life cycles.
abcteach
Abcteach: Science: Plants
[Free Registration/Login Required] Generate comparison charts, crosswords, and journals for recording data on plants and plants processes. One can also find lesson plans and plant experiments, as well as flower and tree resources.