FOOD A fungus that threatens the world’s most popular fruit is spreading. Could this be the end of bananas? (SciShow) Use our resources to learn more about bananas and other fresh fruits and vegetables. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas According to the 5-minute SciShow video, the Cavendish bananas we see in the store are … Continue reading Demise of the Clones
Cover photograph by Jodi Cobb, National Geographic. When it comes to gathering the ingredients for a perfect Thanksgiving feast, where’s the first place you go? Probably the grocery store, right? But where do grocery stores get what we need to make our favorite family recipes? With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this is a great opportunity to join in the fun of National Geographic‘s focus … Continue reading Mapping Monday: The Geography of Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes
