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Lesson Plans - Mathematics

Pumpkins in the Primary Classroom

If you are able to visit a pumpkin patch and bring pumpkins home, you’re in luck — there are many scientific and mathematical activities you can do with all those pumpkins! Before beginning any activities with the pumpkins we recommend putting each child’s name on his or her “personal pumpkin” with a permanent marker to eliminate any disputes about which pumpkin belongs to whom.

Graphing Greenery

Students

* find and identify coordinates of points in a drawing on graph paper
* solve a graphing puzzle created by another student.

Leaf Weight-Loss Plan

Students measure the weight of a container of leaves daily to discover how quickly it grows lighter as the foliage dries.

Falling Leaf Poetry Spinners

Observing leaves inspires scientists and poets alike. Combine the two by making falling leaf marks and writing poetry.

Scarecrow Unit

Various poems, songs, books and activities all pertaining to scarecrows.