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Virtual Field Trip to Avocado Farm | ||
| Reviewed by Diane Flynn Keith | ||
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| Resource: | Virtual Field Trip to Avocado Farm | ||
| Provider: | Avacado.org | ||
| Summary: | This avocado grower's website offers a free virtual tour, "The Avocado: From Seedling to Supermarket" that explains how avocados are grown, harvested, and prepared for consumer consumption | ||
| Description: | When you get to the site, the video will launch with an introduction. Then, you can select a stage in the avocado production process, and watch a video depicting it. The stages include: • Growing Stage (7 min video) • Harvesting Stage (2 min video) • Packing Stage (3 min video) • Ripening Stage (2 min video) • Shipping Stage (1 min video) When you're through watching the videos, use the menu (and drop-down lists) at the top of the screen to: • Explore the history of avocados • Grow your own avocado tree • Discover the varieties of avocados • Learn some "Fun Facts" about avocados Under the "Kids" tab on the menu, you'll find: • Fun, interactive, avocado-themed games • 4 printable science and social studies activities (designed for classroom teachers, but suitable for home education as well) • Recipes for parents to try with their kids at home There's an amazing amount of content on this site about nutrition and the avocado agriculture industry as well. Enjoy! |
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| Contributed by: | Diane Flynn Keith, ©Copyright 2012, All Rights Reserved. Diane Flynn Keith publishes the rave-reviewed ClickSchooling® daily ezine with 12,000+ subscribers. If you're ready to jump-start your homeschooling, save time and money, and have more fun learning with your children, get your FREE subscription to ClickSchooling® now at http://www.homefires.com/free.asp. | ||
| C A T E G O R I E S | |||
| Orientation: | General | ||
| Subjects: | Factory Tours | ||
| Teaching Methods: | Virtual Tour | ||
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| Ages: | 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | ||
| Grades: | Pre-K,K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 | ||
| F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N | |||
| Web Site: | http://www.avocado.org/about/fresh-fruit/virtual-tour | ||
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