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Pumpkin Talk

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A pumpkin and a candle are all you need to help teach your students about what keep a flame going, and what factors lead to its going out. A lot of rich discussion should result from this fun activity. A great addition to a science lesson around Halloween!

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combustion, fire, oxygen, the fire triangle

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fire, combustion, fire triangle, oxygen, science
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Grade
3rd - 4th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Modeling

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