Curated OER
Apple: Seed to Tree
Young scholars grow seeds of an apple and learn about Johnny Appleseed. In this apples lesson plan, students map Johnny Appleseed's travels, learn how he got his name, compare different Johnny Appleseed books, and grow apple seeds...
Curated OER
Apple-icious
Young scholars explore the work of Johnny Appleseed. In this philanthropy lesson, students discover the philanthropic work of Johnny Appleseed and participate in hands-on classroom activities.
Curated OER
Observing Apples - Skill Lesson
First graders listen to a story about Johnny Appleseed read by their teacher. They discuss his life as a class and describe what they see when a cut apple is before them. They draw a picture of what they see and write three adjectives...
Curated OER
Johnny Appleseed Day Research Activity
Young scholars research the life of Johnny Appleseed. They research a person of their choice and create a holiday for them. They share their new holiday with the class.
Curated OER
Apple Exploration!
Students explore a variety of classroom stations about apples and Johnny Appleseed.
Curated OER
Johnny Appleseed Theme Unit: Day 2
Learners participate in a variety of activities surrounding a thematic unit on apples and Johnny Appleseed.
Curated OER
Johnny Appleseed Theme Unit: Day 1
Students participate in a variety of activities surrounding a thematic unit on apples and Johnny Appleseed.
Curated OER
Writing a Letter to Johnny Appleseed
Third graders write a letter to Johnny Appleseed describing how they use technology in their daily life and the advantages and disadvantages of using technology.
Curated OER
Bunyan, Appleseed, and More
Ninth graders listen to a variety of tall tales and compose their own tall tale. In this tall tale lesson, 9th graders complete KWL chart about tall tales. Students discuss the elements of tall tales and then read example tales....
Curated OER
Johnny Appleseed
Students listen to a story about Johnny Appleseed while learning about how Johnny contributed to history. Students brainstorm rhyming words and write a poem using those words.
Other
Johnny Appleseed
A thoughtful account of a beloved American folk hero, Johnny Appleseed. We don't know many facts, but he is remembered for his love of nature and man.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Johnny Appleseed Was Born
A brief overview of the life of Johnny Appleseed and his contributions to America's landscapes. Includes several photos of orchards, as well as a "zoom" feature that allows the viewer to enlarge one of the photos.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Food Theme
This site from EnchantedLearning.com provides food-related activities including nursery rhymes, printables, crafts, and quizzes. Includes pages on the food pyramid, food terms in other languages, famous paintings, and a feature on the...
Read Works
Read Works: A Man Who Liked Apples
[Free Registration/Login Required] This short biographical piece shares the story of Johnny Appleseed. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Larger Than Life
Students will write a tall tale narrative including larger than life characters with unusual skills or abilities using exaggeration, humor, surprise endings, and story elements (setting, characters, conflict, resolution).
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Johnny Appleseed
During this instructional activity, learners will learn about Johnny Appleseed through a variety of sources. From the information, students will distinguish between fact and fiction. Learners will use the writing process to create their...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Words Have Families Too
Change a letter - make a new word. Johnny Appleseed will be the shared text used during this word families instructional activity.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Ohio Folklore
Read a brief folktale, myth, or legend from the state of Ohio.
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Washington Apple Commission: The Story of Johnny Appleseed [Pdf]
Separate fact from fiction about John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Read about his adventures and see what you've learned by doing the accompanying crossword puzzle.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Johnny Appleseed and Apples
[Free Registration/Login Required] This Johnny Appleseed flipchart integrates history, math and science.