Pumpkin Science

11/1/2019

Fall is a great time for some cool STEM pumpkin science!

We took some time to look at some pumpkins a different way. The first experiment we did was measuring some pumpkins in an unusual way. We measured the height of pumpkins using non-standard methods.

We used erasers, yarn, blocks, marbles, etc. to see how high the pumpkins were. We then recorded our information using the website, NextLesson.

It was a great way to record our data using tech.

Our next experiment was predicting and observing traits of pumpkins. We looked at the weight, circumference, price per pound, number of lines, number of seeds, and whether a pumpkin would float or not (it will!)

Mr. Renardo lent us a welcome hand (thanks--you are awesome!)

Mrs. Pamela Wandersen

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Pumpkin Science

Mrs. Pamela Wandersen

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