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Why Tomatoes are Fruits, and Strawberries aren't Berries

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Berries are fruits that come from a single ovary with multiple seeds. Video explains how produce is classified based on what part of the plant it comes from. It covers vegetables, fruit, nuts, and subsets of each. It also stresses that knowing this doesn't mean you should correct everyone who uses the terms incorrectly. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Make a Venn diagram of produce types based on their culinary classification and their botany classification
  • List a few types of produce not mentioned in the video for scholars to classify scientifically
Classroom Considerations
  • Be aware that YouTube comments are open to the public and might not be appropriate for display in the classroom
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes links to all references in the notes section
  • Provides many facts scholars can use to stump their parents, which is always fun for teenagers
Cons
  • None