How do potatoes get from the field to our forks? Potato expert David takes us along the journey from seed to delicious dinner.
Key learning points are:
- How potatoes grow
- How potatoes are harvested
- The different types of potatoes
- The history of potatoes
Pupils will also get the chance to ask David questions about why potatoes are so tasty.
Resources
Our teaching kits have everything you need to prepare a lesson about earthy potatoes , from lesson plans to photo packages to printable worksheets and activities.
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Activity Sheet
Earthy potatoes – wordsearch
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Earthy potatoes – potato tangram
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Activity Sheet
Life cycle of a potato
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Activity Sheet
Potatoes growing seasons chart (7-11)
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Activity Sheet
Potatoes growing seasons chart (5-7)
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Activity Sheet
Earthy potatoes – fun potato facts
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Activity Sheet
Earthy potatoes – famine poem
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Earthy potatoes – energy boost game
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Activity Sheet
Earthy potatoes quiz
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Lesson Plan
Earthy Potatoes activity ideas
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Lesson Plan
Earthy Potatoes activity ideas
Video Clips
Use these bitesize videos alongside the other materials and resources available in the teaching kit.