There are seeds in my soup! - a classroom activity - print version

L a n d L e a r n : There are seeds in my soup! - A classroom activity

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Image: gluing seeds to the student worksheet

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There are seeds in my soup!

Adapted from: GoGrains EveryDay www.gograins.drdc.com.au/pdf/teaching.pdf

Summary
Students describe and identify seeds found in Italian soup mix. They describe the changes that take place when seeds are soaked overnight and when cooked.

CSF II Levels: 2,3,4,5
Science (biology), Health & PE (diet),
Technology (food)
Skills Developed:
Interpretation, Comparison making, Recording
Duration:
40 minutes for chart, Overnight soaking, 3 hours to cook soup
Setting:
Classroom, Kitchen (if available)

Objectives
To become familiar with the characteristics of a variety pulses (legumes) and their uses.

Risk Alert
Some children have allergies to beans.

Materials

» There are seeds in my soup! - activity sheet - including student worksheet, pulse information sheet, key to pulses and grains and resources guide

» Seeds in my soup - activity sheet [Word 726 kb]

» Seeds in my soup - activity sheet [PDF 631 kb]

» Italian soup mix with many pulses. (Eg. McKenzie's)

» Plate or tray for each student

» Stiff paper or cardboard (recycled cereal boxes)

» Lots of glue

» Tooth picks

» Large bowls and large saucepans

» Crock pot, burner or stove for simmering soup

» Stock or water

» Oil, onions, celery, carrots, cabbage, canned tomatoes (optional)

» Chopping boards and knives (if adding vegetables)

Student Connections

» Read Pulse Information Sheet to discover the origin of pulses and find out how wild varieties are used to breed better soybeans.

» Compare the taste, preparation, storage and transportation of fresh green peas with dried peas in split green pea soup. Why are dried peas used more than fresh peas in poorer countries?

» Visit www.passionforpulses.com, prepare recipes using pulses and record new foods tried in tasting passports (LandLearn Autumn 2003 Newsletter).

» Sprout lentils and try this nutritious food. Look at Seeds, find out How a Bean Grows and Spy on Roots from the LandLearn Plant Power booklet.

» Seeds in my soup - activity sheet [Word 726 kb]

» Seeds in my soup - activity sheet [PDF 631 kb]