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The pumpkin might be the single most amazing plant for youngsters. It's so big! It's leaves, it's stems, it's fruit! And it is easy to grow! This lesson describes all sorts of wonderful pumpkin ideas. Everything from pumpkin stories, pumpkin art, pumpkin treats, pumpkin plants, and pumpkin history is brought into this wonderful, cross-curricular lesson which should be a delight for your pupils.

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pumpkins, fall

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pumpkins, pumpkin seeds, halloween gardens, science
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Grade
K - 3rd
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English Language Arts
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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