Fun Facts and Activities about Kiwi Fruit
Discover interesting facts about kiwi fruit, including its growth on vines, nutritional benefits, selection and storage tips, and serving ideas. Engage in fun activities like exploring the five senses, writing poetry, comparing with other fruits, watching educational videos, and more. Test your understanding of kiwis with engaging questions. Enjoy learning and exploring the world of kiwi fruit!
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KIWI FAST FACTS Kiwi are a type of berry fruit & tropical fruit Other type of true berry fruits are grapes, tomatoes, bananas & peppers Kiwi fruit grow on a vine that can reach 33 feet long In the United States Kiwis are grown in California Kiwi trees are very fragrant which helps them get pollinated by bees. IMPORTANT NUTRIENTS Vitamin C - helps with wound healing Potassium - helps balance fluids in the body, the nervous system & helps muscles to contract. Fiber - good for your gut and heart Vitamin E - helps to protect the body from things that could damage it Zinc- helps maintain the body's immune system, keeping you healthy SELECTION & STORAGE Choose kiwi that are firm but easy to press and make indentations. Some kiwis are green, some are brown, some have hair, and some have no hair! IDEAS FOR SERVING Eat fresh kiwi halves as a snack during the day Add kiwi to your smoothie along with other fruits and vegetables Used kiwi slices in a fruit salad to make it taste tangy Store kiwi in the crisper drawer in your refrigerator at home. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
KIWI ACTIVITIES Five Senses Fun! Use your five senses to describe how kiwis look, feel, taste, sound, and smell. Artistic Writing Write a poem or song about the health benefits of kiwi. Share with the class. Compare & Contrast Make a list of similarities and a list of differences between kiwi and another tropical fruit. Are there more similarities or differences? Watch a Video Find and watch a video online that shows how kiwis are grown, harvested, and distributed in the United States. Science Exploration Identify each of the following parts of the kiwi: skin, stigmas, flesh, and seeds. Write a Recipe Invent a new recipe that includes kiwi as one of the ingredients.
KIWI CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING What are some examples of other tropical fruits? other berries? What type of plant do kiwis grow on? What nutrients are found in kiwis? What should you look for when selecting kiwis at the market? What is your favorite way to eat an kiwis?
KIWI CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING What are some examples of other tropical fruits? other berries? Examples: pineapple, mango, papaya, bananas, etc. What type of plant do kiwis grow on? Example: trees What nutrients are found in kiwis? Examples: Vitamin C, potassium, antioxidants, fiber, vitamin E, etc. What should you look for when selecting kiwis at the market? Example: Choose kiwis that are soft when pressed but not too squishy! What is your favorite way to eat an kiwis? Examples: fresh, in a smoothie, fruit pizza, etc.
KIWI REFERENCES Kiwifruit. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/seasonal-produce-guide/kiwifruit.
