All About Apples

Find a bushel full of resources and hands-on activities for learning all about apples!

Apple Ag in a Bag

McLean County (IL) teachers can request ag mags and apple activity kits for their classroom: Click here

Online Reading Materials

• Apple Ag Mag
  • AgVenture Worksheet – goes with Apple Ag Mag
• Apple Reader
• Young Reader Apple Facts
• Apple Variety Poster – learn about some of the most common apple varieties

Ag-tivities

• PK – 2nd grade:
  • A is for Apple
  • Apple Blossom Tree
  • Apple Life Cycle Bracelet
  • Apple Chain – Watch Video
• 3rd – 5th grades
  • Apple Dissection & Browning Experiments
  • Apple Starch/Ripeness Test
  • Apple Cootie Catcher
• 6th & up
  • Apple Grafting Activity
  • Apple Genetics

Books to Read – set up a FREE account on openlibrary.org to read these online books for FREE!

• Apples by Gail Gibbons
• The Apple Orchard Riddle by Margaret McNamara
• Apples by Ken Robbins

Apple Recipes to Try

• Crockpot Applesauce
• Apple Crisp
• Apple Oatmeal Muffins
• Yogurt Fruit Dip

Virtual Field Trip to Braeutigam Orchards

Braeutigam Orchards from Illinois Agricultural Assoc. on Vimeo.

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