Curated OER
Johnny Appleseed or John Chapman: Which Character is Your Favorite?
Students study the life of John Chapman and compare it with the fictional character, Johnny Appleseed. Students listen to books about Johnny Appleseed, and watch a video and PowerPoint if available. They make a KWL chart, make an online...
Curated OER
Johnny Appleseed
Students investigate Johnny Appleseed. In this cross curriculum literacy and U.S. history activity, students listen to Johnny Appleseed by Steven Kellogg, and dictate important events in his life as the teacher writes them on index...
Curated OER
Johnny Appleseed: A History Lesson
Students explore the life of John Chapman as a History lesson plan and then reflect on how they might make thier lives more like his.
Curated OER
Johnny Appleseed
Young scholars 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...
Other
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.