Potatoes

• Watch the video. Then write 3 to 5 sentences about what you saw.

  Plot ideas

Practical additions:

• Compare potatoes: examine, feel and weigh the tubers, then sort them by shape, colour and surface.
• Observe new growth: document changes with dates, drawings and short sentences.
• Planting potatoes: In spring, plant seed potatoes in large pots or the school garden and observe them over a longer period.
• Compare harvests: Use the pictures to describe tools, machinery and human labour in the past and today.
• Preparing potatoes: Make a simple dish and write down the steps. Use sound potatoes intended for eating; do not taste experimental potatoes or other plant parts.
• Presenting results: Display drawings, observation sheets, question cards and fair copies.