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Oranges: A Taste of California Sunshine

Provided by: Center for Ecoliteracy |Published on: December 9, 2022
Lesson Plans Grades 3-5

Synopsis

  • In this hands-on lesson, students will read, observe and taste-test navel oranges, attempt to locate their orange among others after careful observation, and write descriptive paragraphs.
  • Students will also learn about Eliza Tibbets and the history and importance of California's navel orange industry.
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Subjects: Science, Social Studies
Authors: Center for Ecoliteracy
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, California
Languages: English

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Center for Ecoliteracy
The Center for Ecoliteracy advances the teaching and modeling of sustainable practices in K–12 schools. The organization builds partnerships and the capacity of K–12 schools to support healthy, sustainable school communities and food systems change in schools. The Center for Ecoliteracy leads systems change initiatives, publishes original books and resources, facilitates conferences and professional development, and provides strategic consulting. The organization works at multiple levels of scale, with local, regional, state, and national programs.

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