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| Apple Science & Much More! |
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| Johnny Appleseed's birthday is September 23rd. Why not get a head start on the celebration with learning activities themed around apples? |
Today's websites include the biography of Johnny Appleseed, just about everything you ever wanted to know about apples, and some fun and fascinating apple-themed projects, lesson plans, and science experiments! (Note: Each site has something that will appeal to members of the whole family. Grade levels are indicated at the sites with curriculum or lesson plans.)
Johnny Appleseed Biographyhttp://www.appleappetite.com/Johnny.htm
This site provides an accurate account of what is known about the life of John Chapman aka Johnny Appleseed. Be certain to click on the array of embedded links in the text to visit other Johnny-themed websites containing more biographical info (along with pictures and illustrations), as well as information on the Johnny Appleseed Trail in Massachusetts, and discover where you can visit the last remaining apple orchard in Johnny's hometown of Leomister, Massachusetts (if you happen to be in the area).
The Audio Story of Johnny Appleseedhttp://www.chirotoons.com/HSRS/200737.html
Listen to the Story of Johnny Appleseed as told by Boris Karloff for FREE! This is brought to you by "Living Books for the Ears" a production of the homeschooling Erskine Family of http://www.homeschoolradioshows.com
Apples & Morehttp://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/apples/
Do you love Unit Studies? If so, you're going to love this site. The University of Illinois offers the granddaddy of apple websites with more information about apples than anyone could possibly want to know. It includes history and legends about apples, apple facts, how to grow apples, the varieties of apples, recipes, where to find u-pick apple orchards and apple festivals, and two sections homeschoolers will especially enjoy called "Apple Education" and "Apple Fun."
When you get to the site click on "Apple Education" on the menu and a new page opens with information about the life cycle of apples, as well as apple-themed activities that cover social studies, literature, math, science and writing for many grade levels! No kidding! Then, click on "Apple Fun" for links to websites with apple puzzles, word searches, coloring books, art projects, and much more.
Apple Sciencehttp://webpages.charter.net/terryev/Applesci.html
Here's a site, created by a classroom teacher, that offers 3 simple and interesting science activities you can do at home with apples. It includes complete instructions for a memory and art lesson with apples, growing apple seed sprouts, and determining if slices of apples will sink or swim. |
Diane Flynn Keith for ClickSchooling®
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