NGSS Pumpkin and Five senses Unit Kindergarten First Grade

Learn about pumpkins and explore using your five senses with this kindergarten or first grade science unit.

Aligned with NGSS standards for kindergarten and first grade.

Students will engage in inquiry-based learning, discussions, activities, and more while learning about plants.

Unit focus areas:
5 senses
Observing pumpkin changes
Parts of a pumpkin
How pumpkins survive
Life cycle of a pumpkin
Uses of a pumpkin

Students have an opportunity to guide the learning through questions and research as well!

3 PowerPoint slideshows, 50 pages of printable material, 9 specific lessons full of hands on learning, YouTube playlist, book list, vocabulary cards, compelling/supporting questions, and summative assessment craft and checklist are all included!

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