pass the plants, please project learning tree: activity 16 presented by laurie lampl and robyn...
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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 glanceBefore: (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
Tops & Bottoms by Janet Stevens
Parts of a plant
Fruit
Seed
We eat roots.
Carrots
Radishes Turnips
We eat stems.
Asparagus Green Onions
We eat leaves.
Lettuce
Spinach
We eat flowers.
CauliflowerBroccoli
We eat fruits.
Bananas
Apples
Avocados
We eat seeds.
Beans
Walnuts
Corn
We eat food made with plants.
Guess the fruit.
We are all fruits!
We all have seeds.
Hot Potato
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_doc
s/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.