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.

Additional Tags

english language arts

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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

Pros

• The detailed lesson combines language arts, history, and science activities

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.K.1 RL.1.1 RL.2.1 L.K.4.a