Pumpkin S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

This week we will be discussing pumpkins. We will be covering the content areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics within the pumpkin theme. Here are some highlights:
1. Put pumpkins in order from smallest to largest.
2. Make predictions about measurements. Check predictions using measuring tools (tape measures, scales, connecting cubes, etc.)
3. Use five senses to explore the pumpkins!
4. Cut open a pumpkin and explore the inside. Use new vocabulary such as pulp, stem, flesh, seed skin, etc. while identifying different parts of pumpkin.
5. Estimate number of seeds and check estimation by skip counting.
6. Discuss the concept of sink and float. Make predictions for each pumpkin and test hypotheseis.

We learned how to use different measuring tools.

We thought our pumpkin would sink but it                                           FLOATED!!!

We counted 578 seeds in our pumpkin!!!

We counted by 10's!!!!

Apples! Apples! Everywhere!

This week we have been talking about apples. We have learned who Johnny Appleseed was. We have colored with apples. We have cooked apples. We have tasted apples. It has been so much fun learning this way! Here is the recipe for our crockpot applesauce...YUM!

INGREDIENTS

YIELD6 cupsUNITSUS

• 4lbs tart apples, cored and sliced thin
• ¹⁄₂cup sugar
• ¹⁄₂teaspoon cinnamon
• 1cup water
• 1tablespoon lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix apples (about 12 cups) with cinnamon and sugar and put into crock pot.
2. Pour water and lemon juice over apples. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.

Fire Safety Week

Thank you to the Hooksett Fire Department for visiting us this week. We learned so much about fire safety! We had fun going in the fire truck and exploring.