Life Cycle of a Pumpkin | KS1 Science Lesson & Worksheets & More

Teach the Life Cycle of a Pumpkin with this engaging KS1 Science resource pack. Perfect for Autumn topics, plant life cycles, harvest, and seasonal learning, this resource includes lesson slides, printable worksheets, vocabulary activities, sequencing cards, observation writing frames, and a knowledge organiser to help pupils understand each stage of a pumpkin’s growth.

Ideal for Year 1, Year 2, homeschooling, independent learning and whole-class teaching.

This resource includes:

13-page lesson presentation (PDF): Bright, engaging lesson slides explaining each stage of the pumpkin life cycle using colourful photographs.

5 printable worksheets: A variety of activities that reinforce learning, develop scientific understanding, and encourage critical thinking.

Answer sheets: Complete answers for quick and easy marking.

Vocabulary word mats: Available in both colour and printer-friendly black and white. Reinforce key scientific vocabulary.

Life Cycle of a Pumpkin sequencing cards: A labelled version for display or teacher modelling. An unlabelled version with separate labels for matching and group activities.

Knowledge organiser: A printable revision sheet covering key vocabulary, life cycle stages, and important facts.

Observation writing activities: Five printable observation frames.
Pupils can draw or add photographs of pumpkin plants before writing detailed observations. Supports both science and descriptive writing objectives.

Perfect for teaching:
Pumpkin life cycle
Plant life cycles
Plant growth
Seeds and germination
Seasonal change
Harvest
Autumn topics
Science investigations
Observation skills
Scientific vocabulary

Suitable for:
KS1 Science
Year 1
Year 2
Whole-class lessons
Independent work
Homework
Homeschool learning
Autumn classroom activities

This complete lesson pack makes teaching the life cycle of a pumpkin engaging, interactive, and easy to prepare. With ready-to-use lesson slides, printable activities, sequencing tasks, observation writing frames, and a knowledge organiser, you’ll have everything you need to deliver an enjoyable, curriculum-linked science lesson while developing pupils’ scientific knowledge and vocabulary.

You might also be interested in this learning pack on plants and trees:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-plants-trees-and-life-cycle-science-bundle-13493479