Pass the Plants, PleaseProject Learning Tree: Activity 16

Presented by Laurie Lampl and Robyn DiCarlo1st 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.