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Irish Potato Science & a Potato Curriculum
St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th. Since the potato is a staple of the Irish diet, I thought it would be fun to offer some science experiments using potatoes!
Can You Push A Straw Through A Potato?
This website will teach you how to push a straw through a potato so you can amaze your friends on St. Pat’s Day, and explain the science behind it!
Get the 4-1-1 on how to make a potato battery and why it works.
The Potato Then & Now – A Potato Curriculum
This site offers a comprehensive look at the past and present history of potatoes. It includes the story of the potato’s Peruvian beginnings, its migration around the world (along with an historical timeline), how the potato was introduced to Ireland and the story of the Irish Potato Famine, the biology of the potato and info on its cultivation cycle — and the fungus that was responsible for the Irish Potato Famine, the modern science and technology of potato production, a potato curriculum for grades 3-9, and lots of fascinating trivia facts about the potato.
Potato Print and Play Activities
The Idaho Potato Commission offers potato themed word searches, mazes and coloring pages for FREE.
Universal Preschool shares some great educational and fun ideas for having potato fun with preschoolers.
Have fun learning with potatoes!
