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Pumpkin Time

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In these two lessons, science learners participate in various activities involving pumpkins. They investigate and research the life cycle of a pumpkin. They observe pumpkin growth and decomposition. Finally, they estimate and measure their pumpkin's circumference.

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plant growth, plants, decomposition, pumpkins, fall, circumference, circles, estimation

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circumference, decomposition, estimation, plant growth, pumpkins, math
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Grade
K - 2nd
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
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Project-Based Learning
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