Mathematics Lessons

Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Included here are hands-on math activities for the students to enjoy.

Graphing Our Favorite Apples
In this technology-integrated lesson, students are introduced to graphing using Graph Club software. Students work in whole groups or independently as they create an Apple Tasting Graph.

Estimating with Pumpkin Seeds
This is a lesson plan which includes estimating how many seeds there are in a pumpkin and them carving the pumpkin and actually counting the seeds that are found inside of it.

Apple Estimation
In this practical activity based on percentages, students use estimation, calculation of percentages and subjective-reasoning skills to determine the weight and edibility of apples.

Measuring Up with Apples
The students use an apple as a non-standard measuring tool to estimate and measure certain objects.

Pumpkin Pie For All
Let's make pumpkin pie for the whole class! Imagine making enough pie so that everyone could have a piece. How about enough pie to take one home? The only problem is that the recipe you have makes 1 pie at a time that only has 8 pieces.

Apple Crisp
In this lesson, students will demonstrate the practical use of fractions in creating a culinary project.