Fun Facts and Activities with Strawberries
Strawberries are a versatile fruit packed with essential nutrients like Vitamin C and fiber. Discover interesting facts about strawberries and fun activities to explore their sensory aspects, benefits, and more.
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STRAWBERRIES FAST FACTS IMPORTANT NUTRIENTS Eight strawberries will provide 140% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C for kids Strawberries are grown in every state in the United States and in every province of Canada On average, there are 200 seeds in a strawberry If all the strawberries produced in California in one year were laid berry to berry, they would go around the world 15 times Fiber - good for your gut and heart Vitamin A - good for your eyes, skin, and immune system Vitamin C - helps with wound healing Folic acid - involved in new cell creation Potassium - needed for muscle contraction SELECTION & STORAGE Look for bright red berries with fresh green. Visually check each package, to make sure there are no signs of mold. Store unwashed berries loosely covered with plastic wrap in the coldest part of your refrigerator for two to three days. Do not wash berries until ready to use. IDEAS FOR SERVING Enjoy fresh strawberries as a snack throughout the day Add strawberries to your smoothie, oatmeal or cereal at breakfast Incorporate strawberries into a salad at lunch or serve with yogurt for dessert This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
STRAWBERRIES ACTIVITIES Five Senses Fun! Use your five senses to describe how strawberries look, feel, taste, sound, and smell. Poetry Write a poem about the health benefits of strawberries. Share with the class! Sort By Size Separate your strawberries into two different piles, one pile of large strawberries and one pile of small strawberries. Write a Recipe Invent a new recipe that includes strawberries as one of the ingredients. Compare & Contrast Make a list of similarities and a list of differences between strawberries and another berries. Are there more similarities or differences? Watch a Video Find and watch a video online that shows how strawberries are grown, harvested, and distributed in the United States.
STRAWBERRIES CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING How many seeds on average are found on a strawberry? Strawberries are a member of which plant family? Which nutrients are found in strawberries? What should you look for when selecting strawberries at the store? How should you store strawberries?
STRAWBERRIES CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING How many seeds on average are found on a strawberry? Examples: On average 200 seeds Strawberries are a member of which plant family? Example: The rose family Which nutrients are found in strawberries? Examples: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Fiber, Potassium, Folic Acid, etc. What should you look for when selecting strawberries at the store? Example: Look for bright red berries with fresh green caps and make sure there are no signs of mold How should you store strawberries? Examples: Store unwashed berries in the coldest part of your refrigerator
STRAWBERRIES REFERENCES University of Illinois Extension. (2019). Retrieved From. https://web.extension.illinois.edu/strawberries/facts.cfm
