Curated OER
What Grew the Basket of Apples?
In this alphabet dot to dot worksheet, students follow the letters from A to Z while connecting the dots. An apple tree will be revealed.
Curated OER
Upper and Lower Case Letter A --Apple Cards
In this language arts worksheet, students learn to recognize upper and lower case Zaner-Bloser letter a. Students cut out and color 3 flashcards: one with upper case A, one with lower case and one with both Aa. Students color the apple...
Curated OER
Apples
Students are asked what kinds of vegetables do they like to eat, and what kinds of fruits do they like to eat? They are asked to describe how an apple might taste. Students count the number of green apples, they are told the different...
Curated OER
Snack Attack
Students choose healthy snacks. They are given a point for a snack that is low in fat and sugar. Students recieve a bag of apples or oranges once a week for the winning homeroom. They have a list of suggested snacks in each homeroom,...
Curated OER
Apples A"Peel" To Me
Second graders study the characteristics and uses for apples through this series of ten lessons. They look at the importance of apples in the US. They read literature about apples, graph, sort, and measure apples, and make apple snacks....
Curated OER
Apples Galore! (Elementary, Language)
Fifth graders examine and taste 7-8 difference apples, describe the flavor/texture, then graph the results of favorites. Finally students write a paragraph describing their favorite.
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Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Great Apple Slice Escape [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Lois Walker's children's book, The Great Apple Slice Escape, is provided on these pages. Eleven (or more) character roles are needed in this activity.
Other
Botanical.com: Apple
This page is an in depth exploration into the history, uses, recipes for and much more concerning the common fruit the apple.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Apples & More: Apple Facts
This fact sheet shares numerous interesting facts about the common fruit, the apple. Great for the study of botany or biology. Available in English or Spanish.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Apples & More: Varieties
A listing of all the known variety of apples with links to detailed information on and images of each variety. In both English and Spanish.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Ciclo De Vida De Los Arboles De Manzana
Spanish information about the life cycle of apple trees, as well as a variety of other Spanish-language information about apples.
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...
Read Works
Read Works: It Is Apple Season
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about apple trees during each of the four seasons. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in determining the author's purpose.
Read Works
Read Works: Apples: The Health Benefits
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the health benefits of eating apples, along with two apple recipes to try. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
WebMD
Web Md: Apples Again Top 'Dirty Dozen' List for Pesticides
Which foods are best when grown organic, and which ones are just as healthy for you when conventionally produced? This article lists types of fruits and vegetables from each category and explains why pesticide in food is an important...
Education.com
Education.com: 1st Grade Reading & Writing Resources
[Free Registration/Login Required] This collection of first grade reading and writing resources contains lesson plans and worksheets that can be used during the research process.
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Healthy Choices From Washington's Farmers
Lesson activities, recipes, nutritional facts, and industry news from fruit-growers in Washington State. Covers apples, pears, cherries, nectarines, peaches, plums, and apricots.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Dragonfly Tv: The Show: Trees
How much do you think you know about trees? PBS site offers a video and description of the life cycle of trees and their leaves.
Other
Ag Web: Agricultural Information, Tools, and Service
AgWeb.com provides the latest news in agriculture, as well as weather and market information, helpful agricultural tools, and more.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Apples & More, Nutrition
This page provides nutritional information on the apple and links to other supplementary resources. Available in Spanish or English.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Yummy Apples!
Students will identify, explore and graph characteristics of several different types of apples.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Apples Up on Top
Sight word acquisition is an important building block in the construction of a child's ability to read. Kindergarteners need practice to learn sight words. This lesson plan provides them with a fun way to learn new words.
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Class Flow: Nutrition and Wellness: Fruit [Apples]
[Free Registration/Login Required] Flipchart introduction to the food group fruit, with a focus on apples.