Palms are found around the world and have many uses. Praise palms through these activities.
CONNECT:
- Learn 10 surprising facts about palm trees at https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/stories/10-surprising-facts-about-palm-trees
- Palm trees in Antarctica? Yep, 53 million years ago. See the evidence at https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ancient-climate-change-meant-antarctica-was-once-covered-with-palm-trees-12098835/
- Read about the historical role of palms in human culture at http://www.fao.org/docrep/x0451e/X0451e04.htm
- Discover why South Carolina is called the Palmetto State at https://statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/south-carolina/state-nickname-state-quarter/palmetto-state
CREATE:
- Try growing a coconut palm from a store-bought dehusked coconut by following this video’s instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsuesiVJgtI
- Make a palm date milkshake from this recipe: https://www.spiceupthecurry.com/date-milkshake-recipe/
- Make your own paper palm tree by following the video directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXildBLq43w
- You can use real palm leaves to make a coaster, mat and fish; see how at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x74MI-0jGIw
CARE:
- Hawaii is trying to conserve palm trees; look at the efforts at http://www.palms.org/
- Find out the health benefits of palm oil for children: https://parentinghealthybabies.com/health-benefits-palm-oil-children/
- Some religions incorporate palms; find out the details at https://www.whats-your-sign.com/palm-tree-symbolism.html
- What are the consequences of the palm oil industry? https://phys.org/news/2017-06-palm-oil-responsible-global-deforestation.html
CAREERS:
Perhaps you can be the one to make the palm oil industry more
ecological. Or you can make a difference in palm use as a forester, chemist, nutritionist,
artist, or manufacturer. Palms may be waved for your contribution. See
possibilities here.
