Johnny Appleseed

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...

Students are introduced to tall tales. In this introductory tall tales unit, students explore the tall tales of Casey Jones and Johnny Appleseed. This unit includes many interdisciplinary lessons including graphing skills and geography.

Students explore the Johnny Appleseed story. In this service learning lesson, students listen to the story of Johnny Appleseed and discover how he was a philanthropist.

Students read stories about Johnny Appleseed, taste different kinds of apples and discuss what a seed is. They make charts and do tempura apple tree drawings. This looks like a beautiful lesson for kindergarten students!

Students investigate Johnny Appleseed.  In this cross curriculum literacy and U.S. history lesson, students listen to Johnny Appleseed by Steven Kellogg, and dictate important events in his life as the teacher writes them on index...

Students become familiar with the story of Johnny Appleseed by reading, singing and creating a Johnny Appleseed hat. In this Johnny Appleseed lesson, students understand that Johnny Appleseed was a philanthropist and gave unselfishly of...

Students explore the Johnny Appleseed story. In this service learning instructional activity, students invite others to a Johnny Appleseed inspired performance to share an applesauce snack.

Students participate in a variety of activities surrounding a thematic unit on apples and Johnny Appleseed.

Students participate in a variety of activities surrounding a thematic unit on apples and Johnny Appleseed.

Students participate in a variety of activities surrounding a thematic unit on apples and Johnny Appleseed.