This Topic Mini-Research Web Page was developed for Mrs.Burkett's Pre-K class at Berrien Primary School.
Designed by Leslie Watson, a Valdosta State Preservice Teacher
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Say the word
"pumpkin". What letter begins the word? What letter ends the word? This
website will tell you a
story and let you make your own personalized pumpkin. |
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How does a pumpkin
grow? Do you need seeds? Does it need sunlight? This website
will show you how. |
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What
do people do with pumpkins? Can they be eaten? Can they be carved? This
website
will answer those questions. |
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How big do pumpkins grow? Are they bigger than a truck? Are they smaller than a bowling ball? This website has your answer. There are many different pumpkin sizes shown on this website as well. |
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Pumpkin Picking Real World Activity
After viewing the pumpkin
websites, you are now a pumpkin expert! Now
we are going to go jack-o-lantern
hunting. As we search for
jack-o-lanterns remember the different color pumpkins you see. Look at
all the different jack-o-lantern carvings and how big the pumpkins are.
When we are finished jack-o-lantern hunting, you will create your own
jack-o-lantern.
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| Steps to Complete Real World
Activity 1. Collect all the materials you will need
to make a jack-o-lantern:
- One sheet of black construction paper per person - Orange, Green, Brown, and Yellow piece of chalk (one of each per person) or (2 of each per table) - Hairspray (for the teacher to use) - Cut outs of black construction paper in the shape of triangles (for eyes) ovals (for nose) and crescents (for mouth). - Glue 2. You will create your own jack-o-lantern to hang in the classroom. 3. When you have gathered your materials: - Decide what color jack-o-lantern you want to draw from the ones you have previously seen. - Use the color chalk you decide on and draw your jack-o-lantern on the black construction paper. (Be sure to add the stem and leaf where appropriate.) - Glue on the appropriate shapes for the eyes, nose, and mouth. - After you have finished, take your paper to your teacher to spray a coat of hairspray on it to keep the chalk from smearing. - Next, tell the teacher the three colors jack-o-lanterns, or pumpkins in general, can be. The teacher will write this on the back of your picture. - Last tell the teacher the three shapes used to make the eyes, nose, and mouth of the jack-o-lantern. The teacher will also write this on the back of your picture. |
 Leslie's Home Page |
 lewatson@valdosta.edu |
 Topic Mini-Research Lesson Plan |
 VSU Topic Websites |