Fruit, glorious fruit! From cherries to blueberries, pineapples, and kiwis, there are so many delicious fruits to enjoy. Have you ever wondered why plants make fruit? Let’s find out!
When a plant grows flowers, some of those flowers turn into fruits. The fruit’s job is to protect the seeds inside. Seeds are like tiny plant babies that can grow into new plants. Some fruits, like avocados, have one big seed inside. Others, like pomegranates, have lots of little seeds. Did you know that strawberries have their seeds on the outside? Next time you eat one, see if you can spot them!
Many animals love to eat fruit, just like we do! When animals eat fruit, they often help the seeds travel to new places. This is important because it gives the seeds a chance to grow into new plants in different spots. Isn’t that cool?
Here’s a funny joke for you: Why did the banana go to the doctor? It wasn’t peeling well! Get it? Peeling sounds like “feeling.” Bananas have peels, and when they’re not feeling well, they might need a doctor!
Thanks for learning about fruit with me! See you next time!
Fruit Seed Hunt: Go on a fruit seed hunt in your kitchen! With the help of an adult, explore different fruits like apples, oranges, and watermelons. Cut them open and see how many seeds you can find inside each one. Can you find a fruit with seeds on the outside, like a strawberry? Draw a picture of your favorite fruit and label where the seeds are.
Seed Travel Experiment: Pretend you are an animal that loves to eat fruit. Imagine how you might help seeds travel to new places. Take a small seed (like a sunflower seed) and try different ways to move it around your yard or garden. You can use a spoon, a small cup, or even your hands. Which way works best? Talk about how animals might help seeds travel in real life.
Fruit Observation Journal: Start a fruit observation journal. Each day, pick a different fruit to observe. Write down or draw what you notice about its color, shape, and size. How does it smell? Does it have seeds inside or outside? Share your observations with a family member and see if they notice the same things!
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Fruit, glorious fruit! From cherries to blueberries, pineapples, and kiwis, I love eating all kinds of fruit. Have you ever wondered why plants produce fruit? When a plant grows flowers, some of them go on to become fruits. The fruit helps to protect the plant’s seeds. Some fruits, like avocados, have one big seed inside, while others, like pomegranates, have lots of little seeds inside. Strawberries have their seeds on the outside of the fruit—can you see them?
Animals often eat fruit, which can help to move the seeds to new places. In its new place, a seed can grow into a new plant.
A quick joke before I go: Why did the banana go to the doctor? It wasn’t peeling well!
See you next time!
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