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Cantaloupe mint agua fresca

Author: Julie Johnson Publish Date: August 4, 2012 Subject: History, Social Studies Season: Summer, Fall Place of Learning: Kitchen Classroom, Academic Classroom Resource Type: Recipes Grade Level: Grade 2 , Grade 3, Grade 4 Program Affiliations: The Larchmont Schools' Edible Schoolyard [1] default-resource.png [2] In this recipe, students cut, chop and blend fresh cantaloupe into a delicious thirst quenching drink. The type of fruit used could be coordinated with the study of a particular culture. Melon, watermelon, lime, hibiscus, guava, tamarind or strawberries may be used in a lesson about Mexican history and culture. Objectives *Recognize the peak season of melon as late summer & early fall. *Identify when melon is ready to eat. *Learn about different types and varieties of melon. *Discuss that North American cantaloupes are grown in the US, Mexico and parts of Canada. *Recall that cantaloupe originated in Persia, India & Africa. Assessments *Define the term agua fresca (fresh water in Spanish). *Use the proper technique of preparing a traditional agua fresca.

Materials Kitchen Tools *knife *spoon to scoop seeds *cutting board *measuring cups and spoons *hand juicer *blender *pitcher
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*glasses *strainer (optional)

Ingredients (please see recipe attached) Preparation *please see recipe attached Procedures At the Opening Circle *Display different varieties of melon to discuss and/or taste. *Ask students to hold melon to be familiar with the feel and smell of a ripe melon. *Show how to properly cut and prepare a melon. At the Closing Circle *Group discussion on descriptive words to describe the way the agua fresca tastes and recipe ideas for more fruit combinations. Files: Cantaloupe mint agua fresca.pdf [3]

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