Pumpkin DissectionsMooooooohahaha

• Pumpkins are from the squash family

• They are covered by a hard rind

• History

• Jack O Lantern Carved from a turnip

Explain the Life Cycle of the Pumpkin.

What are the directional terms for this dissection?

Describe the Anatomy of a Pumpkin

Dissection Tools

• Scalpel-Very Sharp! Intended to cut flesh. Be very careful

• Probe- Straight and Bent. Intended to investigate the interior of organisms

• Surgical Scissors- you know what scissors do.

• Tweezers- Removal of materials and handling very small objects.

Tips for carving

• When making your lid make sure it is notched and wider at the top than the bottom

• Do not “rinse” your pumpkin out. This will cause it to mold very quickly. Spraying with a vinegar solution will help stop mold

• Lighting a candle in pumpkin will help to dry out the endocarp extending the life of your Jack-o-Lantern

• Keep the pumpkin cool. Extended heat will cause the mesocarp to decompose quickly.

• If it is too warm keep your Pumpkin in doors or in the refrigerator until Halloween

Examples of Jack O Lanterns

• My Son or Daughter explained the History, Life Cycle, and Anatomy of the Pumpkin to me.Signed ___________________________