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Sweet Corn

Sweet Corn. What we are learning today. I’m Carrie Sweet Corn, this month’s star performer. Ready to hear the a-maize- ing story of Florida sweet corn? Let the show begin!. FUN FACTS. An average ear of corn has 500-1000 kernels. Corn is a member of the cereal grass family.

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Sweet Corn

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  1. Sweet Corn

  2. What we are learning today I’m Carrie Sweet Corn, this month’s star performer. Ready to hear the a-maize-ing story of Florida sweet corn? Let the show begin!

  3. FUN FACTS An average ear of corn has 500-1000 kernels. Corn is a member of the cereal grass family. One ear of corn contains about the same amount of calories as a banana.

  4. Spot it on the map Sweet corn is the fourth major vegetable crop produced in Florida. Nearly 40,000 acres of land are planted with sweet corn every year.

  5. Have you tried Florida Sweet Corn? Florida sweet corn is grown in the fall, winter and spring. It is available from October through June. Look for this logo to find Florida-grown sweet corn!

  6. Meet a Florida farmer Let’s learn about growing corn in the teaching garden from Nathan, The Man in Overalls. Click hereto watch this video!

  7. Did You Know? • Corn is a staple food crop that was initially grown in Mexico. • In many parts of the world, corn is still known as maize. Refer to this resource to learn more about the origin of corn. 19th Century maize cultivation in Viye, Angola.

  8. Corn grows in a variety of colors! Yellow, white, orange, red, blue or purple.

  9. Florida Sweet Corn YELLOW Golden Bantam Early Sunglow Corn can be white, yellow, bi-colored, red, purple and even blue. • Visit this website to see all • the different corn varieties: • Burpee - Corn WHITE BI-COLOR Photo credit: Burpee.com Silver Queen Peaches and Cream

  10. Parts of the CORN plant Tassel Silks I’m related to wheat, oats and rye Leaf Ear Kernel Roots Stalk

  11. BRAIN BREAKFresh Find Sweet Maize Ear Kernel Corn Cob Stalk Yellow

  12. 3-5MathGuessing Game Guess how many kernels are on an ear of corn.

  13. 3-5MathCOUNTING CORN QUESTIONS Was your prediction higher or lower than the actual number for the number of corn kernels? Was your prediction higher or lower than the actual number for the number of rows of kernels on an ear of corn? Did each row have the same number of corn kernels? Describe your ear of corn in terms of even and odd numbers.

  14. 3-5 Social Studies • SWEET CORN MAP Look at all the counties that grow sweet corn!

  15. 3-5 Social Studies • SWEET CORN ACREAGE

  16. 3-5 Social Studies • FLORIDA CORN TRENDS What is the peak month of corn production in Florida? List the top three peak harvest months for sweet corn. Describe the weather for these months. If corn takes 75 to 90 days to mature, when is corn planted?

  17. Frozen Corn Corn-on-the-Cob Canned Corn Can you name three foods made from corn? Field Corn

  18. 3-5ScienceCORN PRODUCTS

  19. 3-5 Science • CORN PLASTIC RECIPE • Directions: • Supplies: Place the cornstarch, corn oil and water into a resealable sandwich bag. Add a few drops of food coloring and stir the ingredients together Microwave to heat for 25 seconds. Allow your biodegradable corn plastic to cool before handling. • 1 tablespoon cornstarch • 4 drops corn oil • 1.5 tablespoon water • Resealable sandwich bag • Food coloring • Measuring spoons • Microwave • Medicine dropper

  20. 3-5 Science • WHAT IS COMPOST? Composting is the decomposition of organic matter into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner. Visit the Composting Council to learn more!

  21. 3-5 Science • WHAT CAN BE COMPOSTED? • NO • YES Plastic, dairy products – cheese, yogurt, milk – meat, bones, fish, metal cans, plastic containers or glass bottles Fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags, grass clippings, leaves, egg shells

  22. 3-5Language Arts SWEET CORN Read the article from this website. Take notes!

  23. Visit Bonnie Plants to learn how to grow corn in your school garden! 3-5Language ArtsGROWING CORN

  24. NUTRITION NUGGET The fiber found in sweet corn helps provide fullness after meals, which can help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Corn contains several B vitamins, which are essential for: • Supporting the body's metabolism; • Producing energy; and • Aiding the body in fighting disease and infection. Corn is a good source of vitamin C, magnesium and phosphorus. • Vitamin C helps keep your immune system strong. • Magnesium plays a role in maintaining healthy bones and a healthy heart.

  25. Healthy Ways to Enjoy Sweet Corn Corn often gets a bad rap because it is higher in calories and carbohydrates than most vegetables; however, it is packed with fiber and many beneficial vitamins and minerals! The key to enjoying starchy vegetables like corn is moderation, portion control and smart recipes. Try seasoning a fresh ear of sweet corn with fresh-squeezed lime juice and black pepper instead of butter and salt. Pair sweet corn with a non-starchy vegetable, such as broccoli or green beans, instead of another carbohydrate-heavy side, like rice or pasta, at a meal. Limit your serving of sweet corn to ½ cup or 1 medium ear. Visit Fresh From Florida for more tasty recipes!

  26. We will A-Maize you! There are too many ears! Because they were too corny! • What did the corn family say to the audience at the circus? • Why can’t you tell secrets in a corn field? • Why didn't anyone laugh at the gardener's jokes?

  27. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES • We’re looking for exceptional school garden programs across the state. Apply for a Florida Farm to School Golden Shovel Award! • Featuring Florida-grown sweet corn on your menu today? • Visit USDA What's Cookingfor some popular corn recipes. • Want to start a classroom worm bin or compost pile for your school garden? Life Labhas several great curriculum resources about composting.

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