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October 21, 2013

Science Activity: Pumpkin Investigations

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Science is everywhere in the fall!  The weather is cooler and it’s a great time for little scientists to get out and explore the world around them. We were excited to get our first pumpkins of the fall pumpkins a couple of weeks ago and decided to use them for some scientific investigations!

Pumpkin Investigations! Fun pumpkin themed science and math investigations with a #FreePrintable!

Pumpkin Learning

I made the kids a printable to use to record their predictions and estimations about the different properties of the pumpkin and then we tested to see if they were right.

1.  Does it sink or float?

2.  How many pumpkins high are you?

3.  How far will it roll?

4.  How much does it weigh?

Pumpkin Sink or Float Activity

Each time we tested a pumpkin property the kids recorded their observations on their investigation sheet.

Pumpkin Measurement and Science Activity for Kids

Pumpkin Investigations

Making predictions and estimating the answers gets kids actively involved in the learning and makes it easier for their brains to retain and comprehend new information.  It’s a good problem solving skill to practice whenever you can.

Pumpkin Science Investigations for Kids

We had so much fun with our pumpkin investigations and think you will too!

If you want to try this with your kids or class here is a free printable that you can print out and use.  You can print as many copies as you want for personal use, but cannot upload the form to your site or blog.

Pumpkin Investigations Free Printable

Pumpkin Investigations Science Activity Worksheet

Lots of people have been playing and learning with pumpkins lately!

Here are some fun pumpkin ideas from around the web:

Pumpkin Decorating from Molly Moo

Pumpkin Candle Jars from Fantastic Fun and Learning

Planting a Pumpkin in a Pumpkin from JDaniel4’s Mom

Halloween Print Making from Artchoo

Play Dough Jack-o-Lanterns from B-Inspired Mama

Pumpkin Unit Science Activities from Ready Set Read

Coffee Filter Pumpkins from Mess for Less

About Megan Sheakoski

Megan is the creator of Coffee Cups and Crayons, a blog full of simple fun and learning. She believes that kids’ activities don’t have to be complicated to be fun and that learning is better with play.

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    These are great explorations. We try to do something similar each year!

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    • Megan Sheakoski says

      October 22, 2013 at 10:34 am

      Thanks Amanda!

      Reply
  2. Jackie Higgins says

    October 22, 2013 at 7:16 am

    I love these activities. We are going to try them tonight. I already have a pile of pumpkins on my porch! I really like the writing component too as I’ve been trying to get my son to write more. I think this will be very motivating! Thanks for featuring me too.

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    • Megan Sheakoski says

      October 22, 2013 at 10:36 am

      You can have him throw the pumpkin too if you don’t mind losing a pumpkin! That one is very motivating!!!

      Reply
  3. Deirdre says

    October 23, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    Thank you for sharing our pumpkin gardening project!

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    • Megan Sheakoski says

      October 24, 2013 at 8:00 pm

      It is super cool Deirdre!

      Reply
  4. Natalie F says

    October 29, 2013 at 11:53 am

    I love this pumpkin investigation activity, especially the question, “How many pumpkins are you?” Thanks for sharing with Afterschool!

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  5. Anna@The Measured Mom says

    November 1, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    I love how you used something you’ve got around the house for some creative learning!

    Reply

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