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Geo-Pumpkins

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:

Geo-Pumpkins

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Age Group:

School-Age

Objectives:  

Children will:

• create two-dimensional shapes.
• list the names of shapes.

Washington Common Core Standard

1.G

K–12 Mathematics Learning Standard: Geometry 

• Reason with shapes and their attributes.

o   2. Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a com

Geo-Pumpkins

Materials: 

• pumpkins
• tacks
• rubber bands

Procedure: 

• Encourage the children to create different shapes on their pumpkins using the rubber bands and tacks. 
• As they are creating, have the children name the shapes they are making. 
• You can ask them to explain how they know it is a particular shape. 

**This lesson is designed for children that have previous knowledge about shapes and their name. It is not intended to be an introductory activity. 

Assessment: 

• Take anecdotal notes on what shapes the children were and were not able to name. Go back and review the ones they missed during one-on-one instruction or during small groups. 

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• Pumpkin Seed Graph

Read the book: Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin, Pie by Jill Esbaum

Materials needed: 

• 3 pumpkins of different sizes
• pumpkin knife
• large spoons
• 3 trays
• poster board

Directions: Purchase 3 pumpkins of three different sizes. Let the children help you open the top of each pumpkin. Set each pumpkin on its own tray. Let the children clean out all the seeds from each pumpkin. Have the children (with help) count out the seeds from each pumpkin and make a graph with the poster board. Take pictures for the graph poster board.

Fun: Clean the seeds and bake them for a treat!

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