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An Apple a Day

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Students explore the Johnny Appleseed story. In this service learning lesson, students sequence the life cycle of apple trees and recognize how Johnny Appleseed worked as a philanthropist.

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philanthropy, service learning, johnny appleseed

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common good, johnny appleseed, philanthropy, service learning, science
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Grade
K - 2nd
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Science
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2 days
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