Pre and post-visit activities for - Watermelon Magic Field Trip Package
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Pre and post-visit activities for
Watermelon Magic Field Trip Package
An agriculture and engineering lesson for grades Kindergarten-2nd
Learning Goals (for field trip and pre/post-activities)
Watermelon Magic is an agriculture and engineering field trip package designed for students in
Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Through pre-visit, field trip, and post-visit activities, students will:
1. Observe the growing cycle of a plant (watermelon and lima bean).
2. Record data of the growing cycle of a plant.
3. Work collaboratively with peers on a design project.
4. Use math and engineering to design and build a model fence.
5. Present and speak clearly about their design project as a group to the rest of the class.
Standards Addressed (Missouri Learning Standards)
Science
K.LS1.C.1 – Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including
humans) need to survive.
K.ETS1.B.1 - Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape
of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
1.ETS1.B.1 - Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape
of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
2.ETS1.B.1 - Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape
of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
2.LS2.A.1 - Plan and conduct investigations on the growth of plants when growing conditions
are altered (e.g., dark vs. light, water vs. no water).
English Language Arts
K.R4.A.B - With assistance, develop an awareness of media literacy by: identifying techniques
used in media.
K.SL3.A - Speak clearly using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a
group by: a. taking turns speaking, according to classroom expectations, b. continuing a
conversation through multiple exchanges, c. confirming comprehension by retelling information
and asking appropriate questions based on read-alouds or other media.
1.R4.A.B - With assistance, develop an awareness of media literacy by: identifying techniques
used in media.
1.SL3.A - Speak clearly and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting
individually or with a group by: a. taking turns speaking, according to classroom expectations,
b. building on others’ talk in conversations by responding to comments of others, c. confirming
comprehension of read-alouds and other media by retelling and asking appropriate questions.
Saint Louis Science Center slsc.org 314-289-4439 2.SL3.A - Speak clearly and to the point, using conventions of language when representing
individually or with a group by: a. taking turns in discussion with a shoulder partner, according
to classroom expectations, b. confirming comprehension of read-alouds and independent
reading by retelling and asking appropriate questions.
Pre-visit Activities
Before coming to the Science Center, consider doing some of the following activities to prepare your
class for the field trip.
Watch the film trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GWdpaguj7Q
Have a class discussion about what students know about growing food, farm life, and what
grows on a farm.
Post-visit Activities
After your field trip, remember your experience and extend the learning by using some of the
following resources.
Lima bean growing cycle
o Keep a growth chart of the lima beans received on the field trip.
o Compare growth of student beans (sun and water) with variable beans (only sun or only
water).
Watch the extended clip of the film to recall key points and introduce new topics of study.
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrCr5OqywPo
Discuss:
o Other foods that grow on the farm: berries, apples, honey, etc.
o Where food grows: vine, tree, from animals.
o What animals live on the farm: goats, chickens, bees, etc.
o What it is like to live on a farm as an adult and as a kid. What jobs/chores are there?
Use some of the great resources available on the Watermelon Magic film website.
o http://watermelonmagic.com/
o Watermelon Magic Educator’s Guide
http://watermelonmagic.com/#section-educators
Watermelon Magic Activities and Experiments
o How to Grow a Watermelon: http://watermelonmagic.com/wp-
content/uploads/2014/06/How-to-Grow-a-Watermelon.pdf
o Sun, Soil and Watermelons: http://watermelonmagic.com/wp-
content/uploads/2014/06/Science-SunSoilWatermelons.pdf
o Do Watermelons Float?: http://watermelonmagic.com/wp-
content/uploads/2014/06/Science-AllFloat1.pdf
o Watermelon Math: http://watermelonmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Educ-
Math1-22.pdf
o Watermelon Reading 1: http://watermelonmagic.com/wp-
content/uploads/2014/06/Educ-Reading1-211.pdf
o Watermelon Reading 2: http://watermelonmagic.com/wp-
content/uploads/2014/01/Educ-Reading1-22.pdf
2Resources
Lima Bean Growth Chart
Bean with sun and water Name:
Day Number Measure Length Observation Notes Illustration
3Lima Bean Growth Chart
Bean with sun and water Name:
Day Number Measure Length Observation Notes Illustration
4Lima Bean Growth Chart
Bean with sun and water Name:
Day Number Measure Length Observation Notes Illustration
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