How many Jack-o-lanterns do you see?
12 Twelve
Is this pumpkin smooth or lumpy?
lumpy
Are pumpkins living?
Yes! They need water, food, and sunlight to survive and grow
What does the inside of a pumpkin feel like?
Slimy, like brains!
What is the first stage of a pumpkin's life cycle?
Planting seeds
Which pumpkin is the widest?
Furthest to the left (1st Pumpkin)
How do you know when the pumpkin is ready to be picked? (Last stage of life cycle)
When it is big and orange
What do the tendrils and vines do for the pumpkin?
Wrap around objects/holds pumpkin in place
Name at least one part of the INSIDE of a pumpkin
Seeds/ Fibrous Strands/ Pulp
Do pumpkins sink or float?
Float!
What is this part called?
Tendril OR Vine
What is this stage of the pumpkin life cycle?
Yellow flower
Which pumpkin is the tallest?
Farthest to the right (3rd Pumpkin)
What is this part called?
Leaf
Can you eat pumpkins? If yes, what is one example?
Yes (pumpkin pie, roasted pumpkin seeds)
What is this stage of the pumpkin's life cycle?
Green pumpkin
What is this part called?
Stem
Why do pumpkins have ribs?
To hold a row of seeds
Is pumpkin a fruit or vegetable?
Fruit! It has seeds
What season do pumpkins grow in?
Fall
What do you call pumpkins that have been carved for Halloween?
Jack-O'-Lantern
What is this part called?
Skin OR Ribs