In this class we will review the origins, historical uses of pumpkins, the steps and requirements for pumpkin growth, types of pumpkins and common uses of pumpkins today, including adding them to the feed of livestock and animal enrichment toys! 
This class will have PowerPoint slides, class discussions and an activity each week. 
Class one: 
The origin of pumpkins and how pumpkins have been used in the past. 
The steps and requirements for growing pumpkins will be reviewed as well as a variety of types of pumpkins. 
After the lesson we will play a pumpkin bingo game! ( bingo card sheet will be provided in the classroom to be printed out prior to class) 
Class two: 
Pumpkins are not just for carving!! 
In this class we will discuss a variety of ways that pumpkins are used today! Learners will be asked to share ways that they see pumpkins used. The use of pumpkins as a livestock feed additive and for enrichment toys for animals will wrap up our discussion. 
The rest of class will be time for learners to paint a pumpkin (no carving for this class), or to create some other pumpkin related art work!