Pumpkin Science Experiments
Fall is the perfect time to bring out the fun and exciting pumpkin science experiments and activities. We use pumpkins for decorating and cooking, but pumpkins are not just for making some of the best fall recipes. They also make a good way for kids to learn!
And since we’re talking about pumpkins, don’t forget to check out my list of Pumpkin Activities for Kids, too!
There are so many different science topics you can touch on when working with pumpkins. These science experiments involve learning about natural science, chemistry, biology, and more.
Ready to get some fun science learning this fall? These fun pumpkin science experiments will have kids learning about different science subjects in a fun way.
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What is the science behind pumpkins?
When it comes to pumpkins, most of us only think about carving them for decorations or using them for pies and other goodies. But did you know that there is a whole science behind these fall favorites?
You can do some amazing pumpkin science experiments that will wow even the toughest of skeptics. From exploring how pumpkins float to learning how the chemical reactions inside a pumpkin cause them to rot, there is so much to discover.
Who knows? You might even realize your pumpkin has more potential than you ever imagined. So grab some pumpkins, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get scientific!
Recommended Pumpkin Books for Kids
Grab a fun story about pumpkins to go along with your science experiments to see how fun it is to learn more about pumpkins.
You can go even further with your study of pumpkins and visit a local pumpkin patch to explore a farm and see how they are grown and harvested.
The Ugly PumpkinThe Pumpkin BookToo Many PumpkinsBig PumpkinPick a PumpkinHow Big Could Your Pumpkin Grow?
Recommended Pumpkin Toys
Want to have even more fun with pumpkins? Try any of these cool pumpkin toys to enjoy this fall.
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Pumpkin Science Experiments
Are you ready for some fun experiments? Try these pumpkin science experiments now!
Have a little extra fun this fall with pumpkins! This science experiment is a great hands-on activity that the kids will love doing.
A fun STEM activity that the kids will think is magical, this bubbling pumpkin experiment makes for a fun way to learn about science.
This fun preschool STEAM activity uses marshmallows to make a building as children learn an experiment with pumpkin shaped marshmallows.
As children learn about the parts that make up a pumpkin, they can work on the free pumpkin science worksheets for even more fun learning.
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This melted crayon STEAM activity involves heating a pumpkin hot enough that it will actually melt the crayons.
This pumpkin experiment will give children the opportunity to make their own rain clouds and rainstorms.
Another fun hands-on STEAM activity for fall, the kids will love painting pumpkins with the force of paintballs.
A fun way to introduce children to physics, this experiment will have your pumpkin levitating for a fun activity.
Create a volcano that explodes through the pumpkin’s face with this fun science activity.
Watch a pumpkin decompose at each stage of decomposition with this fun pumpkin science experiment.
Easy to do and easy to set up, this pumpkin skittles experiment will great for younger children and will help with color recognition.
Making pumpkin slime can be a fun way to learn about chemistry. At the end they’ll also have a fun batch of slime to play with.
We don’t typically think of stamping as a science experiment, but it can be a great way to learn about nature, science, and more.
This fun fall craft doubles as a pumpkin science activity! Pair it up with a fall harvest unit and you have a complete lesson the kids will love.
Enjoy these pumpkin science experiments and activities! We hope you try out some of the fun things we have mentioned. If you want to see more, be sure to subscribe so that each week we can send a new post straight into your inbox.
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