Explore & Grow: Pumpkin Patch
ENRICHING EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIP RESOURCE
Explore & Grow: Pumpkin Patch Turn your pumpkin-patch visit into hands-on learning! This print-and-go packet helps students observe the parts of a pumpkin, explore the plant life cycle, practice simple measurements and data recording, compare varieties and colors, and respond with creative and informational writing. Flexible by grade band, it blends science, math, and ELA—perfect before, during, or after your trip (or for a cozy classroom harvest unit).
What’s inside (highlights)
Observation & sketch pages (parts of a pumpkin)
Seed-to-pumpkin life cycle activities
Size/shape measurement and simple data tables
Compare/contrast prompts (varieties, colors, textures)
Descriptive vocabulary and quick writing tasks
How to use Preview pumpkin vocabulary (vine, stem, rind, pulp, seed), bring clipboards plus simple measuring tools (string, ruler/scale) for onsite notes, then wrap up with a seed-count graph or compare/contrast write-up back in class. Print only the pages you need by grade level.
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