The Pumpkin Patch

Introduction:

Pumpkins make everyone think of fall and fall holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving. But did you know that pumpkins are healthy to eat? Do you know how long it takes a pumpkin to grow? Did you know there are many different kinds of pumpkins? Come into the Pumpkin Patch to learn more about pumpkins.

The Task:

• Use the internet to find and record information about different varieties of pumpkins.
• Use the information from your Varieties of Pumpkins chart to answer the Pumpkin Math Quiz.
• Read the Pumpkin Facts, and answer the Pumpkin Quiz.

The Process: Read all directions before you click.

1. Print out the Varieties of Pumpkins Chart, or use the chart the teacher has printed out for you.
   
   
2. Go to the Rupp Seeds-Pumpkin Varieties page. Find your pumpkin group, then your pumpkin variety under that group. Fill in your chart with the number of days to grow the pumpkin, the weight of the pumpkin, and the color of the pumpkin.
   
   The weight will be a number or numbers with the pound symbol beside it. It will look like this: 10-20#. This means the pumpkin weighs between 10 and 20 pounds.
   
   Be sure your chart is filled in completely. Use the up and down arrows to scroll until you find the right pumpkin group and the right variety.
   
   
3. Take the Pumpkin Math Quiz. Use your Varieties of Pumpkins Chart to answer the questions.
   
   
4. Read the Pumpkin Facts.
   
   
5. Take the Pumpkin Quiz. If you are not sure of an answer, you may check back on the Pumpkin Facts page.

Resources:

Internet Sites we used:

• Rupp Seeds-Pumpkin Varieties
• Pumpkins & More - Pumpkin Facts
• Pumpkins & More Home Page

For More Fun and Learning:

• Read more pumpkin facts - Swan's Pumpkin Farm Fun Facts
• Take another pumpkin quiz - Swan's Pumpkin Farm Trivia Quiz

Evaluation:

At the end of this WebQuest, you will:

• Be able to name and compare several varieties of pumpkins.
• List pumpkin facts that you have learned.

Conclusion:

After comparing varieties of pumpkins, and learning some pumpkin facts, you may want to learn more by reading some pumpkin books. Check your school or public library for books about pumpkins.

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