CHDV 150 Introduction to Curriculum

Small Group Activity Planning Form (with explanations & grading criteria)
Name of Activity: Pumpkin planting
Curriculum Area Science
Length of Activity:
15-! minutes
Learning "#$ectives %specify at least three&:
-The child will be able to demonstrate how seeds are planted in soil.
-The child will be able to demonstrate the life cycle of a pumpkin.
-The child will be able to name the different parts of a pumpkin.
'aterial()*uipment Needed:
-Potting soil
-Small pumpkins
+reparation %,hat do you need to do #eforehand-&:
Cutting the tops off of the pumpkins and placing them on the table
+rocedures %step #y step& . /e 0pecific
1/eginning %2ow will 3 introduce activity-&
I will introduce the activity during circle time
e are going to grow our own pumpkin! inside of another pumpkin."
They will get started by being able to e#amine the inside of their pumpkin and then putting the soil into
it.
1'iddle: %2ow will 3 support(enhance(scaffold-& . 4he person reading your lesson plan should #e a#le to
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I will e#plain to them that the seeds left inside the pumpkin can sprout another pumpkin! $ust by adding
some soil
hat is on the inside of your pumpkin%" hat do you think will happen when we put the soil on the
seeds in the pumpkin%
will give them each soil to put in their pumpkin and e#plain why we need soil and not $ust regular dirt.
-I will encourage them to talk about the different parts of a pumpkin! and I will help them name parts they
do not know. &o you know where the stem of the pumpkin is%"
1)nd: %2ow will 3 #ring activity to conclusion and transition to next activity-&
I will have them each place their pumpkins near the window and then will go to the door to line up for
outdoor time.
-'nother teacher will meet the children at the door. hile the children are waiting for every child to finish
and line up at the door the teacher will sing a song with them.
14hroughout the day(wee9: what opportunities will the children have to reflect #ac9 on this activity-
-The children(s pumpkins will be displayed for them to look at as often as they want. I will take notes for them
any time they notice something new.
-hile the children are outside I will have a sensory table with soil and seeds in it where they will be able to
pretend to plant and grow seeds.