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Apple tasting launches an investigation of the story and travels of John Chapman, also known as Johnny Appleseed. After listening to his story, class members craft a summary of the tale, chart his journeys on a map, and sample different types of this amazing fruit.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have kids research and illustrate different types of apples
Classroom Considerations
- Before engaging in the lesson, check with parents and/or the school nurse for class members with allergies
- Caution kids not to shout out the name of the item if they believe they know what is in the bag
- Provide an alternative (describing the texture of the different types of apples, for example) for those kids who can or will not sample the apples
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- The detailed lesson combines language arts, history, and science activities
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