Anatomy of an Apple!

What a fun week the kindergarteners in Mrs. Nelsons class had exploring, experimenting, and learning all about apples. Our thematic unit was integrated into all subject areas and the students had a blast! Science: Exploring our seasonal theme using the scientific method. Activities included:

• Anatomy of an Apple-Making Observations

• Life cycle and Seasons of an Apple Tree

• Five Senses

• Will an apple sink or float?

• Apple Tasting Graph

• Apple facts/Descriptive words

Anatomy of an Apple

Students studied halves of apples and identified each part and learned what its function was.

Will a big apple float? Will a small apple float?

Math Activities included:

• Counting

• Graphing

• Number recognition and sequencing

Roll, Count, and Stamp!

Pick and graph it

Social Studies and ELA activities included:

• The story of Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman)

• Being a good Citizen

• Story Sequencing

• Letter and sig

The legend of Johnny Appleseed

Paint stamping and descriptive booklet

Christian Faith and Life:

• Comparing the 3 Main Parts of an Apple to the 3 parts of our triune God

How is an apple like Jesus?!?

We concluded our apple week with a fun cooking project! We baked and ate delicious apple pies. YUM! These kindergartners sure can cook!