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As fall rushes in in the beginning of the school year, learning takes flight. Lynd's Fruit Farm understands the importance of hands on learning, which is why they offer school tours. So while you're learning about Johnny Appleseed in history class and photosynthesis in science, it is a great opportunity to head down to Lynd's to watch an in depth power point on a year in the life of an apple tree, learn about the nutrition apples provide, sample some hot cider, visit a museum that includes a bee hive, Johnny Appleseed, and insects that were found at the orchard. You will also get to watch the packaging process of apples, and take a two pound bag home for yourself! The cost is quite a deal at $6 a person, and the experience is worth it!

BEFORE YOU GO:

Before you decide to sprint off to the orchard, it would be best to lay some education ground work, here I will share with you a few ways to get in the apple picking mood:

1. I created this felt board counting tree simply by cutting felt and applying numbers to the apples using Puffy Paint. this is a visually appealing way to practice counting, adding, and subtracting.

2. Get Your Hands Dirty: Cut open an apple and show the students the different parts. Discuss with them what is made from apples.

3. Read "Ten Apples up on Top" by Dr. Seuss

4.Create an "Apple Tasting Station" at which students will sample a variety of things made from apples.(I.E. Apple Pie, Apple Sauce, Apple Juice, Apple Crisps, and so on..)

For more lesson ideas, feel free to visit http://lessons.atozteacherstuff.com/261/apple-exploration-learning-centers/

Technologies Used:
-Felt Board
-Puffy Paint
-Internet
-Camera

Resources:

Apple Exploration! Learning Centers. (n.d.). Retrieved December 17, 2014, from http://lessons.atozteacherstuff.com/261/apple-exploration-learning-centers/

Socialize with us! (n.d.). Retrieved December 17, 2014, from http://www.lyndfruitfarm.com/