2. Has anyone ever seen a peanut tree before? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

3. Peanuts don’t grow on a tree, they grow underground beneath a small plant. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

4. There is a tree in Australia called the peanut tree. –The seeds taste similar but are much different. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

5. Caution! Many people are allergic to tree nuts and peanuts (peanuts are legumes / beans). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

6. Caution! Many people are allergic to tree nuts and peanuts (peanuts are legumes / beans). These allergies are real and dangerous. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

7. Caution! Many people are allergic to tree nuts and peanuts (peanuts are legumes / beans). These allergies are real and dangerous. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

8. These allergies are caused by the immune system thinking the harmless nut is dangerous. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

9. These allergies are caused by the immune system thinking the harmless nut is dangerous. The body releases histamines in response which create many problems. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

10. These allergies are caused by the immune system thinking the harmless nut is dangerous. The body releases histamines in response which create many problems. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

11. These allergies are caused by the immune system thinking the harmless nut is dangerous. The body releases histamines in response which create many problems. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Learn more about peanut and other nut allergies at… http://www.foodallergy.org/allergens/peanut-allergy http://www.foodallergy.org/allergens/peanut-allergy

12. Does anyone know who this person is? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

13. Answer: George Washington, born Feb. 22, 1732. –Commander of the Continental Army 1775- 1783, and the first President of the United States of America from 1789-1797. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

14. Does anyone now who this person is? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

15. Answer! George Washington Carver. He is as important to the world of botany and agriculture as George Washington was the formation of this country. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

16. Answer! George Washington Carver. He is as important to the world of botany and agriculture as George Washington was the formation of this country. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Learn more about the amazing George Washington Carver at… http://www.biography.com/people/george-washington-carver- 9240299 http://www.biography.com/people/george-washington-carver- 9240299

17. George Washington Carver overcame… Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

18. George Washington Carver overcame… –Born into slavery during Civil War. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

19. George Washington Carver overcame… –Born into slavery during Civil War. –Doesn’t know his birthday. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

20. George Washington Carver overcame… –Born into slavery during Civil War. –Doesn’t know his birthday. –Orphaned as an infant. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

21. George Washington Carver overcame… –Born into slavery during Civil War. –Doesn’t know his birthday. –Orphaned as an infant. –Survived a life threatening childhood sickness. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

22. George Washington Carver overcame… –Born into slavery during Civil War. –Doesn’t know his birthday. –Orphaned as an infant. –Survived a life threatening childhood sickness. –Survived bloody guerilla warfare in Missouri. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

23. George Washington Carver overcame… –Born into slavery during Civil War. –Doesn’t know his birthday. –Orphaned as an infant. –Survived a life threatening childhood sickness. –Survived bloody guerilla warfare in Missouri. –Survived extreme poverty. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

24. George Washington Carver overcame… –Born into slavery during Civil War. –Doesn’t know his birthday. –Orphaned as an infant. –Survived a life threatening childhood sickness. –Survived bloody guerilla warfare in Missouri. –Survived extreme poverty. –Endured racism for his entire life. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

25. George Washington Carver became… –The greatest agricultural chemist the world has ever seen. –Earned B.S., M.S., D.Sc., Ph.D., Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, London, and Director of Research and Experiment at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. –Inducted into the Inventor Hall of Fame. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

26. George Washington Carver became… –The greatest agricultural chemist the world has ever seen. –Earned B.S., M.S., D.Sc., Ph.D., Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, London, and Director of Research and Experiment at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. –Inducted into the Inventor Hall of Fame. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

27. George Washington Carver became… –The greatest agricultural chemist the world has ever seen. –Earned B.S., M.S., D.Sc., Ph.D., Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, London, and Director of Research and Experiment at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. –Inducted into the Inventor Hall of Fame. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

28. George Washington Carver became… –The greatest agricultural chemist the world has ever seen. –Earned B.S., M.S., D.Sc., Ph.D., Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, London, and Director of Research and Experiment at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. –Inducted into the Inventor Hall of Fame. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

29. George Washington Carver… –He is responsible for vegetable-oils, soy bean technology, sustainable agricultural practices, hundreds of ideas and products. –His contributions have equaled billions of dollars to agriculture. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

30. George Washington Carver… –He is responsible for vegetable-oils, soy bean technology, sustainable agricultural practices, hundreds of ideas and products. –His contributions have equaled billions of dollars to agriculture. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

31. George Washington Carver… –He is responsible for vegetable-oils, soy bean technology, sustainable agricultural practices, hundreds of ideas and products. –His contributions have equaled billions of dollars to agriculture. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

32. Activity! Video and Reading George Washington Carver. –http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdz8XTNttd chttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdz8XTNttd c Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

33. Assignment: Read about George Washington Carver. He is incredible. –Design a poster that reflects answers to the following: Describe some of the hardships that George Washington Carver had to overcome. How did George Washington Carver overcome many of the hardships that he faced? Name a few of George Washington Carvers many accomplishments? What kind of person was George Washington Carver? How is he different than many other scientists? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

34. George Washington Carver overcame incredible obstacles to make his hopes and dreams come true. –Anything is possible. Have a dream, have a plan. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy