Technology-Connected
Lesson Plan
Title:
Interactive Pumpkin
Grade Levels:
Grades 3-5
Curriculum Areas:
Language Arts, Visual Arts
Measurable Objectives:
TSW use interactive sites to create a unique interactive
pumpkin face
TSW write a story about the special characteristics of their
unique interactive pumpkin
LA Content Standards:
{LA.3.2.24.3} Develop compositions of two or more
paragraphs using writing processes such as the following:
drafting
{LA.4.2.23.2} Develop grade-appropriate compositions by
identifying and applying writing processes, including the
following: prewriting (e.g., brainstorming, researching,
raising questions, generating graphic organizers)
{LA.5.2.21.1} Develop grade-appropriate compositions
applying writing processes such as the following: selecting
topic and form
Technology Productivity Tools (Resource Access and
Technology Standards:
Utilization Foundation Skill) Students use technology tools
to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote
creativity.
Students use productivity tools to work collaboratively in
developing technology-rich, authentic, student-centered
products.
Technology Communication Tools (Communication
Foundation Skill)
Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish,
and interact with peers, experts and other audiences.
Students use a variety of media and formats to
communicate and present information and ideas
effectively to multiple audiences.
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Technology Connection:
Procedures:
Computer with Internet Access
Interactive Pumpkin Sites
Pick A Pumkin to Carve
http://bloompetals.com/index.php?c=pumpkin
Carve-a-Pumpkin
http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/halloween/carving/
start.htm
Virtual Jack O’ Lantern
http://www.thepumpkinfarm.com/carve_pumpkin.html
Begin the lesson by introducing students to one or all of
the following Web pages:
Pick a Pumpkin to Carve
Click on one of the pumpkins, then use the cursor (knife)
to carve a face on the pumpkin. Print the end result.
Carve-a-Pumpkin
On this page from PrimaryGames.com students move
mouth, nose, and eye parts to create a pumpkin face. Once
they create their face, they can move the unused pieces
to the side and print their pumpkins.
Virtual Jack O' Lantern
Students choose from a menu of eyes, noses, and mouths,
then click the "Carve It" button to create their special
jack o' lantern face. Then they print out the face and
draw their pumpkin around its features.
Writing Activity: After students use one of the above
online tools to create their personal pumpkins, have them
write a story about their pumpkin.
Younger students might begin their stories with the
sentence, “I carved the most unique pumpkin this year.”
“My pumpkin is unique because?” Students' stories might
include information about:
their pumpkin's special qualities/abilities;
o What does it like or dislike
o Tell about its friends and family
o Does your pumpkin have a special talent or problem
Allow student to share their interactive pumpkin and story
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with the class.
Materials:
Assessment:
Teacher’s Name:
School:
Computer w/Internet Access
Paper & Pencil
Set your specific goals and expectations in advance of
giving this writing assignment; share those expectations
with students. Then assess student writing based on those
specific expectations.
Kathy Prine
C.M. Fagan
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