This Topic Quest was designed for My Little Apple Dumplings
by Annette Goolsby, a Valdosta State University Preservice Teacher
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Introduction
Do you want a snack
that's good to
eat and that's good for you ? Have you ever wondered how to make an
apple pie? If you answered yes then
you are on the right webpage. Once you scroll through this
site you will find out all about the nutrients and great taste of an
apple.
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1. What is
round, usually
red and often found on a teacher's desk? If you answered apple then
look at this site and find out just what an apple is. |
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2. What's
your
favorite
dessert? Have you ever thought about making your own apple
pie? This site
will teach you how to make your very own apple pie. |
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3.If you're
wandering what category an apple fits in visit this site. This food pyramid will
help children stay physically fit. |
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4. To find
a
fruit that's
good for
you and good to you, stop here. Did you know that the National Cancer
institute of America recommends 5 servings of fruit per day? |
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5. There
are
over 7500 variety
of
apples. To view these different variety of apples
click here . |
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6.Explore this
site if
you want
to find out how
and where apple trees are grown . Growing apple trees in the home
garden can be fun and rewarding. |
| Mission Now that you know
what
an apple is , where they are grown, and some different varieties of
apples let's test your knowledge. Mom is going to make an apple
pie. Since you are the apple expert, mom is going to let you pick
out the perfect apple from Johnny's Apple Farm. On your trip you
discover many different types of apple trees. Mom wants you to
bring her three apples from three different trees. Once you have
the apples inside she would like for you to label each one. Once
the apples are labled, group them according to color and texture.
If you need help grouping the apples look here.
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| Mission
Steps 1. Explore
the
different websites about apples
2. After you've learned all about apples, go out and pick three apples from three different trees. 3. Once you have the apples inside, label and group each apple according to color and texture. 4. After completing labeling and grouping draw a picture of each apple you picked. |
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 adgoolsb@valdosta.edu |
 VSU Topic Quest Pages |
 TQ Lesson Plan |