Math & Science with Pumpkins

What is the life cycle of the pumpkins?

1st Grade
By: Karen I Casas Natividad
Content or Essential Centers Technology Assessment Student Standards:
Subject Area Questions (Activities) Integration and/or Rubric Products or The ISTE NETS and Performance
(Must include at Scale Portfolio Indicators for Teachers and Students
least 2 Web 2.0 TEKS
tools)
Math How do we Teacher will In groups the Teacher will Each TEKS
find the provide four children will use asses the student will (8) Data analysis. The student applies
total of all different excel, to put in student in a then share mathematical process standards to
four size their scale of 0-5 the organize data to make it useful for
pumpkins pumpkins. measurements in points document interpreting information and solving
height and The class a document the according to to the problems
how did will be teacher provided working in teacher and
you figure separated for them. After groups, input will upload ISTE
out the into four they will need to the it to their
height of groups and create a bar measurements, portfolio Design and develop digital age learning
each there will be graph using creating bar website. experiences and assessments.
pumpkin? four excel. And a graph, and
different short paragraph answering the Teachers design, develop, and evaluate
tables. of explaining two questions authentic learning experiences and
Children how they found in a short assessments incorporating contemporary
will then the paragraph. tools and resources to maximize content
use Unifix measurements learning in context and
blocks to and how they to develop the knowledge, skills, and
measure the found the total of attitudes identified in the StandardsS.
height of the all four heights.
pumpkins d. Provide students with multiple and
from the varied formative and summative
bottom to assessments aligned with content and
the stem. technology standards, and use resulting
Then they data to inform learning and teaching.
will count
how many
 Content or Essential Centers Technology Assessment Student Standards:
Subject Area Questions (Activities) Integration and/or Rubric Products or The ISTE NETS and Performance
(Must include at Scale Portfolio Indicators for Teachers and Students
least 2 Web 2.0 TEKS
tools)
blocks there
is.
Science/Reading What is the Students The students will The students Each TEKS
life cycle of will get the need to create a will be scaled student will 10) Organisms and environments. The
the opportunity PowerPoint from 0-10 share their student knows that organisms resemble
pumpkins? to read and explain the life points PowerPoint their parents and have structures and
evaluate cycle. Using according to to me and processes that help them survive within
books and images, the upload it to their environments.
gain transitions, information in their
information animations, and the portfolio Design and develop digital age learning
about the videos. PowerPoint website. experiences and assessments.
pumpkin and there
growth presentation in Teachers design, develop, and evaluate
cycle. And front of the authentic learning experiences and
will create class. assessments incorporating contemporary
an example tools and resources to maximize content
of the life learning in context and
cycle of the to develop the knowledge, skills, and
pumpkin. attitudes identified in the StandardsS.

a. Design or adapt relevant learning

experiences that incorporate digital tools
and resources to promote student learning
and creativity

b. Develop technology-enriched learning

environments that enable all students to
pursue their individual curiosities and
become active participants in setting their
own educational goals, managing their
own learning, and assessing their own
progress
 Content or Essential Centers Technology Assessment Student Standards:
Subject Area Questions (Activities) Integration and/or Rubric Products or The ISTE NETS and Performance
(Must include at Scale Portfolio Indicators for Teachers and Students
least 2 Web 2.0 TEKS
tools)
c. Customize and personalize learning
activities to address students diverse
learning styles, working strategies, and
abilities using digital tools and resources

Music Explain the Students Students will Students will Students TEKS
life cycle of will be in record their be scale by will upload (4) Creative expression. The student
the groups and songs on having their their song creates and explores new musical ideas.
pumpkin by will create a computers and song and and lyrics
creating a song will be able to present their to their A) create short, rhythmic patterns using
song explaining edit the song and song in front portfolio known rhythms;
the life will need to write of the class website.
cycle of the lyrics on and teacher. (B) create short, melodic patterns using
pumpkins Microsoft word. They will also known pitches; and
and will need to share
present the the lyrics to (C) explore new musical ideas using
song in their singing voice and classroom instruments.
front of the classmates.
song. ISTE: Facilitate and inspire student
learning and creativity Teachers use their
knowledge of subject matter, teaching and
learning, and technology to facilitate
experiences that advance student learning,
creativity, and innovation in both face-to-
face and virtual environments.

1. Promote student reflection using

collaborative tools to reveal and
clarify students conceptual
understanding and thinking,
planning, and creative processes
 Content or Essential Centers Technology Assessment Student Standards:
Subject Area Questions (Activities) Integration and/or Rubric Products or The ISTE NETS and Performance
(Must include at Scale Portfolio Indicators for Teachers and Students
least 2 Web 2.0 TEKS
tools)
2. Model collaborative Knowledge
construction by engaging in
learning with students, colleagues,
and others in face-to-face and
virtual environments