Apple Science & Much More!
Johnny Appleseed’s birthday is September 26th. Why not get a head
start on the celebration with learning activities themed around
apples? Today’s websites include the biography of Johnny Appleseed,
just about everything you ever wanted to know about apples, and some
fun and fascinating apple-themed projects, lesson plans, and science
experiments!
Age Range: 2-18 and beyond (Note: Each site has something that will
appeal to members of the whole family. Grade levels are indicated at
the sites with curriculum or lesson plans.)
Recommended Websites:
UniversalPreschool: Fun with Apples!
I compiled the resources and wrote the article you’ll find at this
website. :) Not only are the activities here suitable for young
children, they are fun for the whole family. Get a link to a u-pick
farm directory and take the family on an apple-picking excursion.
Read the story of Johhy Appleseed. Click on the links to FREE Johnny
Appleseed coloring pages as well as a FREE apple activity book! Get a
suggestion for a Johnny Appleseed DVD. Discover the celestial gift
inside of every apple. Do some apple activities steeped in folk lore.
Find some apple art projects. Click on the links to get apple
recipes, songs, fingerplays, books, games and more. You will even
find a link to the Mr. Apple Head Game online (inspired by Mr. Potato
Head). It’s all here. Have fun!
This site provides an accurate account of what is known about the
life of John Chapman aka Johnny Appleseed. Be certain to click on the
array of embedded links in the text to visit other Johnny-themed
websites containing more biographical info (along with pictures and
illustrations), as well as information on the Johnny Appleseed Trail
in Massachusetts, and discover where you can visit the last remaining
apple orchard in Johnny’s hometown of Leomister, Massachusetts (if
you happen to be in the area).
The Audio Story of Johnny Appleseed
Listen to the Story of Johnny Appleseed as told by Boris Karloff for FREE! This is brought to you by “Living Books for the Ears” a production of the homeschooling Erskine Family of http://www.homeschoolradioshows.com
Do you love Unit Studies? If so, you’re going to love this site. The
University of Illinois offers the granddaddy of apple websites with
more information about apples than anyone could possibly want to
know. :) It includes history and legends about apples, apple facts,
how to grow apples, the varieties of apples, recipes, where to find u-
pick apple orchards and apple festivals, and two sections
homeschoolers will especially enjoy called “Apple Education”
and “Apple Fun.”
When you get to the site click on “Apple Education” on the menu and a
new page opens with information about the life cycle of apples, as
well as apple-themed activities that cover social studies,
literature, math, science and writing for many grade levels! No
kidding! Then, click on “Apple Fun” for links to websites with apple
puzzles, word searches, coloring books, art projects, and much more.
Here’s a site, created by a classroom teacher, that offers 3 simple
and interesting science activities you can do at home with apples. It
includes complete instructions for a memory and art lesson with
apples, growing apple seed sprouts, and determining if slices of
apples will sink or swim.
Have fun!
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