Pumpkin Dissection in Kindergarten: Science You Can See (and Taste!): October 25, 2025

 In Ms. Clarke’s classroom, science came alive through a seasonal hands-on investigation with pumpkin dissections! Students explored the inside of a pumpkin to learn about plant structure, observation skills, and the scientific process.

Working together, students:

• Examined the outside and inside of the pumpkin

• Identified and labeled the stem, skin, pulp, and seeds

• Created diagrams to show what they observed

• Discussed how pumpkins grow and where seeds come from

After studying the pumpkins, students cleaned, roasted, and tasted the seeds—making this lesson a true seed-to-snack experience. 🌱✨

This activity helped students build vocabulary, practice scientific drawing, and understand how food is connected to the natural world. And, of course, hands-on learning is always more fun when you get to end with a tasty treat!

We are proud of our young scientists for their curiosity, teamwork, and willingness to try new things.