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Vegetables
Social Science
Where vegetables come from
As a class activity the learners can create a painting or drawing of any vegetable of their choice, and they will have to then tell the class where this specific vegetable grows.
Vegetables usually refers to the fresh edible portions of certain plants- roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruit or seeds. These plant parts are either eaten fresh or prepared in different ways. Vegetables grow on farms and can even be planted in your garden. (Wonder, 2024)
Seasonality
Vegetables grow in different seasons, for example beetroot, broccoli, cabbages and carrots are best grown in January which is the summer season in south Africa. Parsley, garlic, lettuces and radishes are best grown in June which is the winter season in South Africa. (Wonder, 2024)
As an activity the class and teacher can create a calendar including the 12 months of the year and then show which vegetables grow in a specific season and in which month of the year.
Technology
Vegetable basket
Vegetable baskets allow the learners to further enhance their understanding of the different vegetables and its characteristics as well as allow the learners explore more on the topic.
The classroom needs some new decorations so the learners will be given templates of different vegetables which they will cut out and paint and make their own vegetable baskets which will be hung in the class.
Vegetable insects
Learners are able to design and create different insects, animals and plants using vegetables. This is a creative activity for children which will enhance their understanding on the topic of vegetables.
The learners will design their own caterpillars or any other insect of their choice for the lesson.
Natural Science
Types of vegetables
Colours and shapes of vegetables
As an activity the learners must classify different vegetables according to their colours. For example,cucumbers, broccoli and kale will all be grouped under the term 'green vegetables'.
Vegetables can be divided into five main colour groups- red, orange/yellow, white/brown, green and blue/purple. Choose from each colour group each day: some vegetables give you the goodness of more than one colour eg. cucumber with its green skin and white flesh. (Vegetables.co.nz, 2024)
As a class activity the learners can communicate with their partners or with the class what types of vegetables they have eaten, seen and held before.
Vegetables are available in many varieties and can be classified into biological groups or families. Vegetables include lettuce, spinach, pumpkin, potato, onion, garlic, cucumber, carrot and broccoli. (Victoria, 2024)