The Great Potato Adventure

Potatoes are one of the world's favourite vegetables. But potatoes are not just delicious; they also have a fascinating history and a wide variety of uses, making them a valuable teaching tool for elementary school students. Teaching about potatoes in the classroom can provide a unique opportunity to engage students in various subjects, from history and geography to science.

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Printable & Activity Objectives

This activity will allow students to learn about potatoes through different subject lense such as science, history and geography.

It will help your child or student with:

1. History: Teach students about the history of potato cultivation, including how potatoes were first cultivated in South America and how they spread to other parts of the world.
2. Geography: Students will research top potato-producing countries and review a map showing where potatoes are grown around the world.
3. Science: Students will learn about the tubers, the potato plant and the variety of potatoes.

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Classroom Resources

Simple steps to start:

• Research and learn more about the humble potato, its ancient history, and how and who are producing them today. Here's an educational animated video of the history of the potato:

Here's an amazing video about a farmer growing an amazing variety of potatoes, more than 400 types!

Here's an interesting video about a small science experiment you can do with your student:

• Get started on the printable worksheet!

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What's in the Printable Worksheet Pack

This printable activity pack consists of 4 creative printable worksheets. Here's what it consists of:

• 1 Potato Information Fact Sheet
• 1 Potato Production Map Sheet
• 1 Potato Diversity Colouring Sheet
• 1 Potato Dishes Naming Sheet

Click on the download link below to get started. Please note that this printable pack is only for paid members.