Prickly Pineapples

Nick welcomes us to Kent to introduce us to the wonderful world of pineapples

Key learning points are:

What kind of fruit a pineapple is
How pineapples are grown
How pineapples travel to the UK
Why pineapples are good for us

Pupils will also get the chance to ask Nick questions about pineapples.

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We’ve prepared a few activities to introduce children to the concept of the episode, from how pineapples are planted through to how they are harvested

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The Online Field Trips are a great way for pupils to see how different foods are produced and supplied without leaving the classroom.

Cheryl Miller

Class teacher, Niddrie Mill Primary School

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