The leaves are falling, and so are the pecans
Pecans start falling from Oklahoma trees this time
of year. In 2006, pecans ranked number 12 in value of all Oklahoma
commodities, and Oklahoma ranked number 5 in the nation in the production
of pecans.
Pecans and other nuts are loaded with unsaturated fat
and essential nutrients. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends
eating three to five servings of nuts, seeds or legumes a day. One
ounce of pecans (20 to 30 halves, depending on the pecan size) equals
one serving. Pecans can also help with weight loss because they help
you feel full.
If you can find a pecan tree and a willing owner nearby,
take your students outside to gather pecans, and use them in these
lessons.
Pecan
Fingerprints
Students learn about themselves as individuals
and understand that things in nature also have traits that distinguish
them from all others. |
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A Tough
Nut to Crack
Students evaluate the quality of pecans based on a
set of criteria.
Okmulgee owns the world record for largest pecan pie,
pecan cookie, pecan brownie, and biggest ice cream and cookie party.
Each June, Okmulgee rolls out the welcome mat to thousands of its closest
friends as the annual Pecan Festival comes to town.
More
Pecan Facts
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Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom is a program of the Oklahoma
Cooperative Extension Service, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,
Food and Forestry and the Oklahoma State Department of Education. |