Kansas Lesson Plan
A Taste of Melon
This lesson will allow students to explore one of Kansas' specialty crops (melons) using their senses and encourage students to form and share their opinions. Later, students will practice their creativity with a melon craft.
Suggested Grade Level
PreK
Time
45 minutes
Subjects
Science, Nutrition
Objectives
- Students will be able to describe the physical characteristics of melons.
- Students will be able to compare 3 types of melons through using their senses and discuss their experience with the class.
- Students will be able to explain how melons are grown in gardens and on farms.
- Students will be able to demonstrate fine motor skills with a melon stamp craft.