The second grade pumpkin project was the first spreadsheet integration project I read about. It sounded like a fun activity to do with young kids, especially if it were seasonal.
This project started out with the question: Do larger pumpkins always have more seeds? The class was divided into groups who each had a different size of pumpkin. The students were then instructed to estimate the weight of their pumpkin as well as the number of seeds it contained. The second part of this project involved students collecting and recording data. Data included actual weight, observation, and number of seeds that were inside. This is when the students could really get hands on and separate the seeds from the pulp and make several observations about their pumpkins. The data was then transferred to an excel spreadsheet and created into a couple bar graphs. The project concluded with comparison and discussion.
Being interested in Art Education, I like projects that are fully hands on. A project similar to this one could be completed in unison with a general education teacher. I like the different aspects to the pumpkin project. Scientific thought, math, computer technology, and hands-on learning are all touched on. Once all of that is completed I could easily add on a pumpkin carving project to finish it off. Who doesn't like carving pumpkins??
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