You probably eat more corn than you imagine, and it is in more things than you imagine. Dig into these online activities to see how often corn pops up!
CONNECT:
- Watch the history and growth of corn at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyPVqNu9NPI
- Learn about different types of corn at https://wicorn.org/resources/corn-facts/
- Discover what makes popcorn pop at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJjsKJJHIYY&t=93s
- Explore 10 surprising products made from corn at https://kidseatincolor.com/corn/
CREATE:
- Create of trivia game using these fun corn facts: https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/food/corn.html
- Create Cute Corn Crafts by following the directions at https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/blog/kids-activities/easy-corn-crafts
- Make corn dance with this science experiment: https://youtu.be/RDRU064CZNU
CARE:
- Corn not only tastes good but it is also good for your health. Read 5 reasons why at https://www.healthyfood.com/advice/5-surprising-health-benefits-of-corn/
- Corn is sometimes used in grain boxes and play bins. Check out safety concerns and good alternatives at https://marshfieldresearch.org/Media/Default/NFMC/PDFs/Corn%20Boxes%20and%20Play%20Bins.pdf
- Discover ways to recycle corn cobs at https://www.wastex.io/post/corn-cob-uses
- For parents: get tips on helping your kids to eat corn at https://kidseatincolor.com/corn/
CAREERS:
Are you all ears
about having a corn-filled career? You could be a cook, a farmer, a scientist,
a researcher, a manufacturer, or even a marketer. Here are some possible ways
to grow a great, corny job.
- https://www.wastex.io/post/corn-cob-uses
- https://nebraskacorn.gov/cornstalk/trade/11-in-demand-careers-in-agriculture-besides-farming/
- Harvesting corn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsYfpJ2IgWY
