MY FAVORITE FRUIT

apples	apricots	bananas
blueberries	cherries	cranberries
grapefruit	grapes	kiwis
lemons	mangoes	oranges
papayas	peaches	pears
pineapples	plums	raspberries
strawberries	tangerines	watermelons

 

 

 

 

 

Can you find your favorite fruit in the above list?   Some fruits, like the tomato don't seem to belong on the list.  Check this alphabetical list for even more fruits!  Fruit Alphabet

Once you have picked your favorite fruit, you will be conducting several tasks in order to complete this assignment. Present each of these tasks, in order, in a word-processed paper which will be handed in to Mr. Molton. 

	Do each task in order.
	Use the resources provided so that you can go straight to the sources which will provide you with the information needed.
	Keep track of all of the sources you have used.  These will be placed in your bibliography which will be the last page of your paper.  If you do not know how to use NoodleBib, please ask Mrs. Brown to help you.

TASK:

Part 1:  Provide a dictionary definition of your fruit.  Research the history and origin (where was it first grown) of your fruit. Give the Classification of your fruit. 

Resources:

	BOOK - REF 641.03 WAL Dictionary of International Food & Cooking Terms
	Dole 5 a Day Reference Center - choose your fruit from the drop-down menu
	Encyclopedia Britannica from MARVEL
	Food Reference Web Site
	Classification of Fruit - Common Fruit Names   Tropical Fruit

Part 2:  Using the chart at this high school site, describe your fruit using the adjectives provided: http://its.guilford.k12.nc.us/webquests/fruitveg/adjectives.htm

 

FRUIT

 

                                                                                                                  

TASTE

                                                                                                   

TOUCH

   

SOUND

You will be covering all 5 senses in your description. 

Draw your own Graphic Organizer and fill in your descriptions for the senses:  touch, taste, sight, sound, smell.

Part 3:  What part or parts of the fruit do we eat?

Write your fruit name in the chart and check the parts of the fruit that you eat and how it is eaten. You may copy and paste this chart into your Word document or you can draw your own in your report. 

	What type of climate does your fruit grow in?
	What type of plant does your fruit grown on (vine, tree, bush)
	Cover the harvesting process for your fruit.
	Explain how to store your fruit.

Use NoodleBib Note cards to record your notes from each source you use. These notes are on the NoodlBib site and will help you to keep track of your information. We will learn how to do this together.

Resources:

	Dole 5 a Day Reference Center - go back to the Reference Center at Dole and click on Types, Where Grown, Growing and Harvesting,  Selection and Storage to find the answers for Part 4.
	Fruit Pages - Very easy site to use to find all of your information.

Part 5:  Describe the Nutritional Value of your fruit. 

Using the selected sites, grade your fruit on it's nutritional value and find 1 article about the nutritional benefits of eating your fruit. Use MARVEL to find this article. 

Resources:

	My Pyramid.gov - Click on Inside the Pyramid and then choose Fruits on the right-hand side of the screen:  http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/fruits.html
	MARVEL - Click on the Subject HEALTH on the left-hand side of the page.  Choose from Academic Search Premier, Health Source, Consumer Edition, or MasterFile Premier. See Mrs. Brown if you need help choosing Key Words for your search.

Use the fruit pictures at My Pyramid to illustrate your findings.

	Fruit Pages - Find a wealth of information at this site.  On the right hand column, you will find links for Diet and Nutrition, the Energy in Fruit, Reasons to eat fruit, and more.
	Use the pictures at the link

Part 6: Find 2 recipes that appeal to you.  Choose something that you would like to prepare.

The Fruit Pages will provide you with recipes for each of your fruits.

Explore more recipes (and be prepared to be overwhelmed!) by going to: Recipezaar  Type into the box the main ingredient of your recipe - type in your fruit!