Is it just coincidence that avocados and awesome both begin with the letter A? Introduce young nutritionists to a super food with some super powers using a video from the Reactions playlist. Scientists from the American Chemical Society show avocado's unique ingredients, how to properly peel one, and how to keep your guacamole from turning brown.

Concepts

fruit, skin, nutrients, nutritional value, oxygen, chemical reactions

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• The video makes an engaging addition to a food science lesson
• Ask the class to compare the beneficial nutrients in avocados to other popular healthy foods
  

Classroom Considerations

• Viewers should have some understanding of the vitamins that are essential for good human health
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Fun facts and an upbeat narrator keep the video lively
• Uses student-friendly terms to keep scholars engaged and to increase understanding
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2