We are excited
to participate in the Pumpkin Seed Project!!
We will complete the
project on Thursday, October 30th, 2008. Please check back to view
our results and see pictures of our project.
| This project allows you to meet the
following National Standards: |
Language
Arts
Evaluating Data:
Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating
ideas and questions, and by posing problems. They gather, evaluate,
and synthesize data from a variety of sources (e.g., print and
nonprint texts, artifacts, people) to communicate their discoveries
in ways that suit their purpose and audience.
Applying Language Skills:
Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish
their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and
the exchange of information). |
Mathematics
Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships
among numbers, and number systems
Understand meanings of operations and how they relate to one another
Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative
relationships
Formulate questions that can be addressed with data and collect,
organize, and display relevant data to answer
Select and use appropriate statistical methods to analyze data
Develop and evaluate inferences and predictions that are based on
data |
Technology
Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase
productivity, and promote creativity.
Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and
interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
Students use technology tools to process data and report results. |
Directions:
1. We printed off the information sheet.
2. We purchased a 5 lb pumpkin.
3. Students estimated how many seeds were
in the pumpkin.
4. We opened the pumpkin, scooped out the
seeds, and counted each seed in small groups.
5. Our class compared our guesses with
final actual amount of seeds.
6. We sent in our final results!!
Our Classroom
Estimations
|
Ryan ~ 170 Seeds |
|
Grace ~ 500 Seeds |
|
Alex ~ 54 Seeds |
|
Brian ~ 56 Seeds |
|
Jordyn ~ 352 Seeds |
|
Jason ~ 150 Seeds |
|
Austin ~ 152 Seeds |
|
Kylie ~ 72 Seeds |
|
Ben D. ~ 283 Seeds |
|
Olivia ~ 151 Seeds |
|
Bryan ~ 120 Seeds |
|
Ben S. ~ 204 Seeds |
|
Madelyn ~ 144 Seeds |
|
Caitelyn ~ 100 Seeds |
|
Ainsley ~ 445 Seeds |
|
Jaxon ~ 182 Seeds |
|
Thomas ~ 560 Seeds |
|
Brittany ~ 50 Seeds |
|
Spencer ~ 108 Seeds |
|
Class Average ~ 203 Seeds |
|
Actual Amount of Seeds in
Pumpkin ~ 483 Seeds |
