Playing with fruits
Type of resource: Web page
Web address https://sites.google.com/uic.es/jugando-con-fruta/inicio
Language: English
Description
To experiment with colors and shapes.
Scientific concept introduced
Liquid, density, nutritional, superfood.
Creative and critical thinking
To develop the ability to observe and discover the different properties of different fruits.
Mathematical reasoning
Precision, shapes, classifying. Measuring the proportions
Scientific thinking
Observe, ask questions.
Learning how to learn
Motivation to learn and engage; building self-confidence.
Additional
Listening with comprehension; hand-eye coordination;
Playing with fruits
Overall aims
- To be and act in a more autonomous way, solving everyday situations with a positive attitude and overcoming the difficulties.
- To live in diversity, moving forward in the relationship with others and in the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
- To observe and explore the immediate, natural and physical environment, with an attitude of curiosity and respect and gradually participate in social and cultural activities.
Vocabulary – keywords should be understood
Colors, shapes, different taste, change of state.
Expected learning outcomes (operational aims)
According to objectives of the Axe Nº2 (Catalan curriculum)
- Be able to face possible problems that can arise during the process.
- Be able to use this activity in their day to day life.
- To be autonomous when doing the activity.
According to the objectives of the Axe Nº4 (Catalan curriculum)
- Be able to be in contact and to have positive relationships with others.
- To accept their classmates’ ideas.
According to the objectives of the Axe Nº4 (Catalan curriculum)
- To show interest and curiosity towards the explanation and the activity itself.
- To relate concepts of the environment with the activity
- To learn through the experiment, the shapes and the colors.
- To experiment with different natural materials in order to have a high nutritional level.
STEM skills – to which the learning unit is related to
CORE STEM SKILLS
To experiment with colors and shapes.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
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Teaching methodologies/activity outline
Once the fruit is sliced according to its shape and color, the following steps should be followed:
- Step 1: Choose a base→ they will be able to choose the one they prefer (milk or orange juice).
- Step 2: Add the fruit previously sliced.
- Step 3: Blend the ingredients until having a combined liquid.
- Step 4: Pour the result into a glass.
- Step 5: Add nutritional properties→ To finish the smoothie, you can add some of the ingredients known as “superfood” with high nutritional properties like flax seeds or pure cocoa powder. You can also add sliced fruit.
If you have not done the previous activities of slicing the fruit in specific shape, you can follow the following steps:
- Step 1: Choose a fruit→ There will be a bowl with different fruits, in which the children will be able to choose the one or ones they like the most. For example: banana, strawberry, raspberry, apple, kiwi, watermelon, tanjarine and melon.
- Step 2: Choose a base→ they will be able to choose the one they prefer (milk or orange juice).
- Step 3: Slice the fruit→ the students will have the utensils to peel and cut the fruit in a specific way.
- Step 4: Add the fruit to the base.
- Step 5: Blend the ingredients until having a combined liquid.
- Step 6: Pour the smoothie in a glass.
- Step 7: Add nutritional properties→ To finish the smoothie, you can add some of the ingredients known as “superfood” with high nutritional properties like flax seeds or pure cocoa powder. You can also add sliced fruit.
Assessment of learning
Observation of process and live feedback (formative)
Equipment and materials to be used in learning unit (tools, ingredients etc)
- Web page: https://sites.google.com/uic.es/jugando-con-fruta/inicio
- Fruits of different colors
- Utensils to peel and cut the fruit
Kind of setting
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References – source
Photo by Wengang Zhai on Unsplash
Playing with fruits
1. Usefulness for STEM education – integrating content of different disciplines
Cross-curricular character of the resource

The range of S-T-E-M subjects included

The presentation of possibilities of including artistic activities (STEAM approach)

2. Expected learning outcomes
Consistency (links) with preschool core curriculum

Communicativeness of description

3. Methodology of teaching
Clarity, communicativeness of instructions for teachers

Meaningful learning – using practical life problems

Original idea

The level of ease in implementing the methodology to preschool age children

The level of ease in preparing necessary ingredients, materials and equipment needed

4. Sustainability
Ecological characteristics of materials/ results

Supporting healthy eating habits

Relation with local traditions of cooking (using local products)

Low ecological footprint

Possibilities of inclusion (respecting cultural diversity and food intolerances)

5. Class management
Using differentiated forms of work – individual, team work etc.

Individual work

Team work

Whole group
6. Time management

Short activity (10-15 minutes)

Medium activity (20-30 minutes)

Long activity (1 hour or more)

Very long activity (1 day or more)
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