Format
For kindergarten:
Here is a brief list of topics explored during this program:
1.Discuss uses of a pumpkin
2. Compare two piles of pumpkin seeds:
a.Which pile has more pumpkin seeds? How do you know?
b.Which pile is greater than/less than the other?
c.Count ten seeds in each pile. Count by ones and tens.
3.Measure the length of a pumpkin using non-standard measuring tools, comparing two different measuring tools
4.Student literature for enjoyment: The Ugly Pumpkin by Dave Horowitz
5.Interactive wrap-up review game
For grades one, two, and three:
Here is a brief list of topics explored during this program:
1.Discussion of Halloween Traditions
2.Collaborative Estimation Group Activity
a.Estimate pumpkin seeds
b.Estimate circumference of a pumpkin using candy
3.Student literature for enjoyment--The Ugly Pumpkin by Dave Horowitz (If Time Permitting)
4.Interactive wrap-up game for review
Objectives
The kindergarten participant will:
-identify attributes of pumpkin seeds
-compare two piles of seeds (size, color, etc.)
-count 1 to 10
-count by tens to 30
-identify attributes of two measuring objects
The grades one, two, and three student will:
-explore the tradition of jack-o-lanterns
-identify estimation as an reasonable guess
-explain the reasonableness of their estimations
-compare estimations with others and actual amounts
Standards Alignment
National Standards
National Technology Standards
Grades K-12
NT.K-12.1-Basic Operations and Concepts
•Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
•Students are proficient in the use of technology.
NT.K-12.2 -Social, Ethical and Human Issues
•Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
•Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
NT.K-12.3-Technology Productivity Tools
•Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
NT.K-12.4-Technology Communication Tools
•Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
•Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
NT.K-12.5 -Technology Research Tools
•Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
•Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
NT.K-12.6 -Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools
•Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
•Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.
State Standards
Ohio Educational Standards and Grade level Indicators:
Kindergarten Math:
Counting and Cardinality
1. Count to 100 by ones and tens
2. Count forward beginning from a given number within the known sequence (instead of having to begin at 1).
3. Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
6. Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
Measurement and Data
1. Describe measureable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
2. Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/”less of” the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
Grade 1 Math:
Number, Number Sense and Operations
5. Use place value concepts to represent whole numbers using numerals, words, expanded notation and physical models with ones and tens.
Measurement
5. Estimate and measure lengths using non-standard and standard units; i.e., centimeters, inches and feet.
Grade 2 Math:
Number, Number Sense and Operations
13. Estimate the results of whole number addition and subtraction problems using front-end estimation, and judge the reasonableness of the answers.
Measurement
2. Establish personal or common referents for units of measure to make estimates and comparisons; e.g., the width of a finger is a centimeter, a large bottle of soda pop is 2 liters, a small paper clip weighs about one gram.
7. Make and test predictions about measurements, using different units to measure the same length or volume.
Grade 3 Math:
Number, Number Sense and Operations
15. Evaluate the reasonableness of computations based upon operations and the numbers involved (e.g., considering relative size, place value and estimates).
Measurement
2. Establish personal or common referents to include additional units; e.g., a gallon container of milk; a postage stamp is about a square inch.
Data Analysis and Probability
1. Collect and organize data from an experiment, such as recording and classifying observations or measurements, in response to a question posed.
Grade 1 Language Arts:
Phonemic Awareness, Word Recognition and Fluency
2. Identify and complete rhyming words and patterns.
Reading Process: Concepts of Print, Comprehension Strategies and Self-Monitoring Strategies Standard
4. Visualize the information in texts, and demonstrate this by drawing pictures, discussing images in texts or dictating simple descriptions.
6. Compare information (e.g., recognize similarities) in texts using prior knowledge and experience.
9. Monitor comprehension of orally read texts by asking and answering questions.
Grade 2 Language Arts:
Reading Process: Concepts of Print, Comprehension Strategies and Self-Monitoring Strategies Standard
3. Visualize the information in texts and demonstrate this by drawing pictures, discussing images in texts or writing
6. Recall the important ideas in fictional and non-fictional texts.
8. Answer literal, simple inferential and evaluative questions to demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate print texts and electronic and visual media.