Brief Description
The students will be asked what can
you do with a pumpkin?
Students will get the seeds out from the pumpkin then clean them,
dry them, and bake them. This is a hands on experience for the students.
Objectives
Students will learn in groups by
collaborating with their peers, They will learn about pumpkins,
American traditions and fruits.
Keywords
Pumpkin Cucurbita Pepo,
Jack-o’-lanterns, seeds, and nutrition.
Materials Needed
Pumpkins, strainers, newspapers,
oven, spoons and salt.
Lesson Plan
1. Students will have the opportunity
to write or draw the answer to the question: What can you do with
a pumpkin?
2. An a adult will cut the pumpkins
in half.
3. Students remove the seeds from the strings and put them in a
strainer to be washed.
4. Place the clean seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Add
a bit of salt or seasoning and bake them in a 250°F oven until
they are dry( 30 to 60 minutes) stirring occasionally.
Assessment
Before the lesson, we will discuss
what we will do. I want to have the students interested in pumpkins
by sharing information about pumpkins (traditions, nutrition, Jack-o’-lantern)
and asking what they can do with a pumpkins?
