Pumpkins really do make awesome tools for hands on learning. There are so many awesome pumpkin science and STEM activities you can try out with even a small pumpkin. This makes learning especially fun during the fall season when you can use the novelty of a trip to the pumpkin patch to begin it all. Our measuring pumpkins math activity is a simple way to bring a little math into the season, and you can even do it at the pumpkin patch.

PUMPKIN MATH MEASUREMENT FOR FALL

We know how much fun pumpkins can be during the fall season and we all love a trip to the pumpkin patch to pick out our favorite pumpkin, get lost in the corn maze and enjoy some pumpkin goodies! You can also enjoy hands-on learning with a simple to set up pumpkin math measurement activity. We have many awesome pumpkin science and STEM activities to enjoy this season with both orange and white pumpkins!

SUPPLIES

Pick your pumpkin or pumpkins, big or small.

String, tape measure, rulers, scale, colored pencils

Printable Pumpkin Patch Math Worksheets {optional}

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MEASURING PUMPKINS MATH ACTIVITY IDEAS

We chose to use a piece of string to find the circumference or distance around the pumpkin. Plus we got to learn about a great math word for geometry. Predict the measurement first! First he used the string to measure around the pumpkin and then he laid it out again a yard stick. Depending on how big your pumpkin is, you may need to use a tape measure instead. Alternatively, you can use a soft tape measure.

MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT: Pumpkin Volcanos!

We have a small kitchen scale that we weighed our pumpkins on as well. You can also use a regular scale. Make sure to predict the weight before you weigh it. Some pumpkins get pretty big but you can also try this activity with mini pumpkins.

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Another great part of this pumpkin STEM project is to observe your pumpkin! Check out the color, the markings, the stem, and whatever else you can see. Maybe one side is bumpy or flat. Did you see the cool pumpkin we have?

PRINTABLE PUMPKIN MATH MEASUREMENT WORKSHEETS

I created two different free printable pumpkin math measurement worksheets. One you can use if you have a single pumpkin which is perfect for when you are getting ready to carve it! The second worksheet is perfect for comparing a group of pumpkins. Big or small, there are plenty of opportunities for hands on learning!

MORE GREAT PUMPKIN EXPERIMENTS WITH YOUR PUMPKIN

Remember to set up a pumpkin investigation tray while you are carving for even more science exploration. Make sure to save your carved pumpkin to investigate the rotting process like Pumpkin Jack! There are so many great possibilities with even just one pumpkin.

ALTERNATIVE IDEAS

Alternatively, you can take a soft measuring tape to the pumpkin patch with you and take some measurements to explore circumference. Talk about the different pumpkins you see and any unusual features the pumpkins may have. Learning doesn’t have to be structured with a worksheet! It can happen anywhere and you can really take this measuring pumpkins math activity with you! There are any number of ways you can enjoy this activity from pointing out big and little pumpkins with toddlers to comparing similar sized pumpkins using the worksheets with elementary age kids!

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