Science Is Everywhere!  

Science is especially prevalent at the Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm and Christmas Trees
during our Spring Science Program (April 2
0th - May 15th) for school groups.  Our natural
farm setting is ideal for children to explore and experience "Ag in the Classroom" to
compliment your curriculum.  Students see, touch, smell and hear science at our three
learning stations where they discover new facts in the areas of Physical, Earth, and Life
Sciences.  See how our program meets the
California Department of Education Content
Standards.  Every student gets to take home a garden science project.  And don't forget the
most fun time of all, students and parents get to ride on the Pumpkin Farm Express - our
popular trackless train!

Program length is 90 minutes.  Three available start times are 9:00 am, 10:45 am and
12:30 pm.  Cost is $6.50/child and $5.50/adult.  
Space is limited, please call Sharon at
(925) 672-5198 for availability.  


The activities at our Spring Science program are designed using the current California State
Curriculum Standards and Frameworks as guidelines.  The curriculum areas covered are
Physical Science, Earth Science, and Life Science.  Here are just a few of the things your
students will learn:

Preschool/Kindergarten
  • Investigate resources from the Earth including                                                                 
    water and soil
  • Describe physical properties of soil
  • Identify parts of an insect
  • Recognize how the six parts of a plant work together
  • Learn about conservation and recycling, you can                                                         
    make a difference!


First Grade
  • Observe how substances change with various factors                                                 
    (water, heat, cooling, mixing) in our compost bin
  • Identify the plants, animals, and insects that inhabit                                                         
    the farm
  • Investigate how a plant makes food through the intake                                                      
    of water and sunlight
  • Visit our NEW weather station and learn how to use                                                         
    tools to measure weather conditions

Second Grade
  • Observe motion and rotation on the farm by examining                                                 
    our seed planter and compost bin
  • Identify stages in the lifecycle of animals and plants
  • Watch how water travels through various soil samples
  • Recognize different types of soil and their capacity to                                                 
    retain water and ability to support growth


Third Grade
  • Explore the sun as a light source
  • Discover beneficial organisms living and working in                                                         
    our compost bin
  • Learn how a plant grows, survives and reproduces
  • Identify when is the best time to plant during the                                                         
    moon's 4 week lunar cycle
APRIL 20th -
MAY 15th, 2009
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The official photographer of the Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm & Christmas Trees is John Pon.
For more information, please contact: info@cvpumpkinfarm.com
SPRING SCIENCE
PROGRAM
We want to hear from you!  How did your garden science project do?  Share your photos from
your visit to the farm with us by e-mailing:  
info@cvpumpkinfarm.com.
Click here
to see a
photo of
our Special
Guest on
April 24th
Space is limited!
For Reservations, call Sharon Osteen
at (925) 672-5198

Spring Science Program is 90 minutes in length with start times at
9:00 am, 10:45 am and 12:30 pm.  
Cost is $6.50 per child and $5.50 per adult.
Station 1: Worms and Compost
Examine real worms!
Station 2: Insects and Animals
Dig in the soil and look for bugs!
Station 3: All About Plants
Take home your own garden
science project!
View More Photos from our Spring Science Tours!