Seasonal STEAM Hour - Pumpkin Science
Let’s do some spooky science
Kids will learn about the anatomy of a pumpkin and dissect a pumpkin, create gooey pumpkin slime, and an exploding jack-o-lantern volcano.
1 Your Guide
I'm an artist, a speculative-fiction writer, tiny-home dweller, mediocre ukulele player, and a true believer that you can figure out how to make anything you can dream up. Most days, I can be found slinging some mud around on my pottery wheel and trying (and sometimes failing) to prevent my new puppy from chewing on absolutely everything. In addition to my degree in education, I have a bachelors of fine arts and I love volunteering at my local literacy organization! I speak a little German from my time living in Berlin (where I led a weekly STEM club for learners) and I believe every subject in school should be guided through the lens of Art.
I strive to live as sustainably and off-grid as I can. My big dream is to move into a tiny, off-grid, cabin in the forest to make pots all day, especially if I can have a couple of goats (maybe even tiny goats!)
2 Materials Needed
1 pumpkin with the top cut open (like you would for a Jack-o-Lantern) but with all the seeds inside, white glue, water, baking soda, contact lens solution (must have boric acid and sodium borate), vinegar, food coloring, bowls, markers, tray to catch messes
3 Learning Focus
- Communicating
- Collaborating
- Creative thinking
- Critical & reflective thinking
4 Registration
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