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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 K-2 MATH VOCABULARY Fraction Denominator Numerator Half Fourths Quarter

9 K-2 MATH CAPTAIN CITRUS MATH CHALLENGE By the Department of Citrus Captain Citrus is my hero! Click here to see answers!

10 K-2 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.

11 K-2 SOCIAL STUDIES Florida s Citrus Groves Click here to view interactive map!

12 K-2 SOCIAL STUDIES Grapefruits on the Go

13 K-2 SCIENCE Types of Citrus

14 K-2 SCIENCE Venn Diagram Similarities Differences

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16 K-2 LANGUAGE ARTS Vocabulary Delicious Tasty Yummy Sweet Bitter Chewy Fragrant

17 K-2 LANGUAGE ARTS

18 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!

19 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!

20 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!

21 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!

22 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!

23 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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