1. What is in the Bag? Part 1: Once you have felt the mystery item in the bag, write your description on the first section of your worksheet. Be sure to keep your description private! If you think you know what is in the bag, keep the secret to yourself.

2. Idaho Peaches

3. Time to Investigate Part 2: List words or phrases to describe what you see, feel, hear, smell, and taste. SIGHT: What do you see? List words. You may also draw a picture. TOUCH: What does the food feel like? SOUND: Is there a sound when you eat the food? SMELL: What does the food smell like? TASTE: What does the food taste like?

4. Peach Facts China is the original home of the peach tree. Asia Indian Ocean Pacific Ocean China http://www.luventicus.org/mapas/asia/china/macao.html

5. Peach Facts  The peach belongs to the rose family.  Peach orchards have pink flowers in the spring.  August has been National Peach Month in the USA since 1982.

6. Peaches in Idaho The top peach producing counties in Idaho are:  Canyon  Gem  Payette  Ada  Twin Falls

7. Agriculture in Idaho  Idaho peaches & nectarines are available from July until the end of October.  A mature peach tree can produce around 250 peaches per year.  Each year, approximately 15 million pounds of peaches are harvested from orchards in Southwest Idaho.

8. Agriculture in Idaho  Idaho has close to 1,100 acres of peach and nectarine trees.  This means there are around 134,926 fruit bearing peach trees.  Math Minute: About how many trees per acre? Use estimation.

9. Where can you find Idaho peaches?  Local Farmer’s Markets  Fruit Stands  Grocery stores (look for local peaches)  Some schools

10. Why Eat Local?  Choosing local food saves transportation and packaging costs.  Local food arrives at your table fresher because it didn’t travel as far.  As produce loses its freshness, it also can lose some nutrition.  Buying local food supports Idaho farmers and Idaho’s farm jobs!

11. Peaches are part of the fruit group. How much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?  Peaches are a good source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A  Peaches, especially unpeeled, contain fiber, which is great for digestion.

12. A Sweet Treat!  Idaho peaches are “tree- ripened” to produce a ripe, sweet fruit that is full of natural sugars.  Peaches are sweet, but low in calories.  A medium peach has approximately 60 calories.  Fresh Idaho peaches are a healthy choice.

13. How much fruit do you need daily? **These amounts are appropriate for individuals who get less than 30 minutes per day of moderate physical activity.

14. What counts as a cup?  1 large fresh peach  1 cup of fruit or 1 cup of 100% fruit juice  ½ cup of dried fruit = 1 cup from the fruit group Use the table to plan how much fruit you need to eat today. Pick your favorites or try to complete your day thinking about what you have already eaten. Click here for the table (Note: You may need to minimize PPT to view the table.)here

15. Time to Write Part 4: Using the facts you collected in part 3 and facts on the “Incredible Edible Idaho: Peach” poster, write a “What Am I?” riddle poem to teach your family about Idaho peaches. Part 5: Using the words you wrote in Part 2, create a Cinquain. Remember to use descriptive words. Revise your work with a partner.