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Pass the Plants, Please Project Learning Tree: Activity 16. Presented by Laurie Lampl and Robyn DiCarlo 1st Grade. Objectives. Students will be able to: Distinguish the edible parts of a plant. Classify fruits and vegetables.
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Pass the Plants, PleaseProject Learning Tree: Activity 16 Presented by Laurie Lampl and Robyn DiCarlo 1st Grade
Objectives Students will be able to: • Distinguish the edible parts of a plant. • Classify fruits and vegetables. • Discuss fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based foods that are part of a nutritious diet. • Describe how plants are used to make various kinds of foods.
Lesson at a glance Before: (10 minutes) • Review parts of a plant. • Show slides on edible plants parts. During: (30 minutes) • Brainstorming activity on p. 78 (Robyn) • Recipe on p.80 (Laurie) After: (10 minutes) • Discuss activity while snacking • Assessment p. 81
Parts of a plant Fruit Seed
We eat roots. Carrots Radishes Turnips
We eat stems. Asparagus Green Onions
We eat leaves. Spinach Lettuce
We eat flowers. Broccoli Cauliflower
We eat fruits. Avocados Bananas Apples
We eat seeds. Corn Beans Walnuts
We are all fruits! We all have seeds.
Guacamole(Makes about 2 1/2 cups.) • 1/4 cup sour cream • 2 soft, ripe avocados • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • dash paprika and black pepper 2 small tomatoes • chopped 1/4 cup black olives, chopped (optional) • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 teaspoon salt • corn chips Mash the avocados in a small bowl. Thoroughly mix in the lemon juice. Chop the tomato and add it to the mixture. Blend in the garlic, salt, sour cream, black pep- per, and chili powder. Sprinkle with paprika and serve with corn chips.
References • http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ • http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/index.shtml • http://www.dole.com/ServeDocument.aspx?fp=Documents/MigratedContent/Dole/SuperKids%5CDSKLessonPlans%5Cassets%5CLessonPlans%5CEdiblePlantParts.pdf • Project Learning Tree. (2012). Pass the plants, please. Pre K-8 environmental education activity guide. (pp. 77-81). Washington, DC: American Forest Foundation. • Stevens, J. (1995). Tops & bottoms.