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1 Grapefruit

2 WHAT WE ARE LEARNING TODAY Hi, I m Gregory, and today we are going to learn more about grapefruit! My game plan is to teach you the rich history of Florida grapefruit and how healthy it is for your body. It s game time!

3 FUN FACTS ABOUT GRAPEFRUIT Ruby Red, Flame, Thompson, Marsh and Duncan are the most common varieties of Florida grapefruit. Ruby Red Flame Thompson Fresh grapefruit season typically runs from September through June. Florida grapefruits are some of the juiciest and sweetest grapefruits in the world. A healthy grapefruit tree can produce up to 350 pounds of grapefruit in one season!

4 WHERE DO THEY GROW? Grapefruits grow best in subtropical climates and sandy soil. Florida is the top producing state in the nation, followed by Texas and California.

5 FROM THE GROVE TO YOU Nearly 70% of Grapefruit grown in the US comes from Florida. Click here to see the video!

6 FLORIDA JUICING Grapefruits are harvested when they reach their peak level of sweetness. Click here to see the video!

7 FRESH SQUEEZED IN THE CLASSROOM All you need are grapefruits! Lightly smack each grapefruit on the counter. Cut each one in half with a plastic knife. Squeeze into a glass enjoy! If you want less pulp, use a hand juicer with a strainer.

8 BRAIN BREAK CAPTAIN CITRUS CROSSWORD Click here to download crossword sheet!

9 A can of soda weighs 12 oz. 3-5 MATH How much do these weigh? A bag of sugar weighs 5 lbs (or 80 oz. ) A can of tuna fish weighs 5 oz. A container of sour cream weighs 10 oz. How much do YOU weigh?

10 3-5 MATH Averaging Numbers After you have figured the weight of all of your grapefruit, you will need to average the weights to come up with Averaging you add up all the numbers and then divide by how many numbers you added. an AVERAGE. Grapefruit #1 weighed 20 oz. Grapefruit #1 weighed Grapefruit #1 weighed Grapefruit #1 weighed TOTAL WEIGHT: 14 oz 12 oz 18 oz 64 oz Now divide that number by 4 (how many numbers I added together) and you get the AVERAGE WEIGHT. 16 OUNCES

11 3-5 MATH Grapefruit Weights What weighs more: A basketball or a grapefruit?

12 3-5 MATH Bonus Math Questions 1. The growing season for grapefruit in Florida is October to June. How many months is that? 2. Some older trees can produce up to 1,500 pounds of fruit a year. Using the average weight of a grapefruit, determine how many grapefruits grow on older trees. 3. How many MORE POUNDS of grapefruit do older trees produce than younger trees?

13 3-5 Social Studies Timeline 1500 s Citrus trees were planted in St. Augustine by Ponce De Leon The origin of grapefruits, the forbidden fruit hybrid was first documented Citrus was grown and sold commercially. Florida s citrus industry was born! 1493 Christopher Columbus brings first citrus tree to the New World s Sweet oranges and pomelos were introduced to Barbados from Asia s Grapefruits were brought to Florida s west coast by Count Odet Philippe.

14 DISTORTION - a change, twist, or exaggeration that makes something appear different from the way it really is. In Salvadore Dali s painting The Persistence of Memory (1931) he distorted the way a clock looks. 3-5 SOCIAL STUDIES Distortion This picture of a church is distorted.

15 3-5 SOCIAL STUDIES Globe vs Map Remember that Christopher Columbus set out to prove that the earth was ROUND like the globe and not FLAT like the map. Can you imagine trying to carry a globe around with you in your pocket?

16 3-5 SOCIAL STUDIES World Map

17 3-5 SOCIAL STUDIES Florida Citrus Counties The compass rose has appeared on charts and maps since the 1300's. The term "rose" comes from the figure's compass points that look like the petals of a rose.

18 3-5 SOCIAL STUDIES Coordinate Grid Get your GRID on!

19 3-5 SCIENCE Scientific Method Let s investigate! Think of a question about your favorite fruit or vegetable. Using the chart, design an experiment to find out the answer.

20 COMPOUND WORDS: are made up of two separate words combined to make one word. 3-5 LANGUAGE ARTS Compound Words Grapefruit bunches Grape bunches

21 There are three types of compound words: 3-5 LANGUAGE ARTS Definitions 1. CLOSED two words put together to make a new word GRAPE+FRUIT = GRAPEFRUIT 2. OPEN two unrelated words are put together and have a different meaning when read together or separately full moon & half sister (she s really not half of a sister) 3. HYPHENATED words that have a hyphen to separate the words daughter-in-law

22 3-5 LANGUAGE ARTS Examples Open Closed Hyphenated Butter Beans Grapefruit Over-ripe Full Moon Watermelon Merry-go-round Middle Class Flowerpot Brother-in-law

23 NUTRITION NUGGET Is essential for the growth and repair of body tissues. Helps heal wounds and repair and maintain healthy cartilage, bones, teeth and skin. Acts as an antioxidant, fighting free radicals in the body. This may help prevent or delay certain cancers and heart disease. Citrus fruits, such as grapefruit, are a great source of vitamin C! Your body cannot make vitamin C. It s essential that you eat foods that contain this vitamin every day!

24 NUTRITION NUGGET Dip fresh grapefruit segments into a low-fat yogurt dip for a healthy snack. Top your favorite salad or cereal with grapefruit segments. Add grapefruit wedges to your favorite smoothie. Sprinkle a pinch of brown sugar on half of a grapefruit and roast under the broiler until bubbly for a tasty treat. Make grapefruit your go-to fruit!

25 GET UP AND MOVE! Around the World Basketball Game Each team (types of fruits) lines up at the starting line. They make the shot from a designated space before moving on. The first team that makes it around the world wins!

26 Captain Citrus Here! I drink 100% Florida Orange Juice every day to help me power up. It s packed with the Amazing 5 Great Taste, Vitamin C, Potassium, Folate and No Added Sugar! The amazing nutrients help me make good choices. To learn more about making good choices and to read about my adventures, click the link below. Click here to follow link!

27 Why do grapefruits wear sunscreen? Because they peel! What does a grapefruit sweat? Grapefruit Juice! Why did the grapefruit stop rolling down the hill? Because it ran out of juice!

28 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Find more Florida Farm to School resources, including previous months materials, at FreshFromFlorida.com/FarmtoSchool. Craving some tasty dishes? Visit choosemyplate.gov/recipes for recipes and snack ideas, made by students like you! Wondering about he citrus season? Go to Want to see more of Captain Citrus? Visit floridacitrus.org/captain-citrus

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