Pumpkins... Not Just For Halloween
Grades K-2
Estimate the size and weight of pumpkins; sprout pumpkin seeds; make pumpkin pie.

The Case of the Missing Pumpkin
Grades K-5
Investigate the phenomenon of decomposing pumpkins as a part of the plant's life cycle.

Photosynthesis: Energy's Journey From Farm to You
Grades 6-8
Explore photosynthesis to discover how plants obtain energy from the sun and then continue following energy's path to see how energy can flow through ecosystems to ultimately provide food for humans.

Insect Population Dynamics: Predators and Herbivores
Grades 9-12
Investigate ecosystem roles by identifying insects as predators or herbivores, conducting a bug hunt, and creating a field guide entry based on research. They analyze and graph species.

Popcorn on the Cob Kit
Pop popcorn right off the cob! Place the cob in a paper bag, fold the top of the bag down twice to secure the top, place in the center of a microwave, and heat on high power for 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 minutes. Kit includes a popcorn cob and a brown paper bag.

“Pumpkin Jack” by Will Hubbell
Join Jack in his voyage of discovery as he experiences death, decomposition and rebirth as his jack-o-lantern fades, rots and new plants grow from a seed left inside the pumpkin shell. That seed sprouts and the growth leads to a new crop of pumpkins.

NAITC School Garden Center

Discover a wealth of resources offering practical information about gardening, including engaging lesson plans and activities to integrate gardening into core curriculum.