The Region 20 Rising Stars had their second week in Corse Elementary working with 3rd, 4th, and 5thgraders. Students learned how the food we eat relates to plants and recognized the influence plants have on our food. The Rising Stars demonstrated all the different parts of the plants (Roots, Stems, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits, and Seeds), engaging the students in many activities.
Students took turns experiencing the smoothie bike from previous weeks and learning kitchen skills in the classroom by making a Carrot Raisin Salad. Students were first taught how to properly hold the carrots and reviewed common kitchen safety. Students then had the opportunity to peel and shred carrots, some students for the first time!
Once all the ingredients were in the mixing bowl, one lucky student was in charge of mixing it all together. Come taste time, a lot of the students were hesitant to try the Carrot Raisin Salad, but after the first bite, the sweet snack was gone in seconds!
Each ingredient represents apart of the plant-Carrot Raisin Salad Ingredients include: Fat Free Vanilla Greek Yogurt, Local Carrots (Root), Raisins (Fruit), and Sunflower Seeds (Seed).
