Lets learn more about different types of food - Part 19 Watermelons - Video and listening lesson and crafts for kids

It has a thick green skin, with a tasty red inside - a watermelon.  A sweet fruit that most people love to eat.

Today we are going to do some listening exercises to gather information. 

• Listen to the video carefully and then answer the questions.  If you have to listen to it again, do that.

1. Where does a watermelon come from originally.
2. Why is watermelon considered a fruit?
3. Why can we call a watermelon a vegetable?
4. Of which state is the watermelon the official vegetable of?
5. Why is a watermelon good for you?
6. Which vitamins does a watermelon contain and what are the functions.
7. Which country produces the highest amount of watermelons.
8. For what do the Chinese use the rind of the watermelon?
9. What is the shape of the 'novelty' watermelon that the Japanese started to grow?
10. What was the main reason they started growing this?

There are many riddles concerning watermelons.  Have some fun and read a few here.

1. Why will a watermelon keep you hydrated?
2. Which vitamins are found in the watermelon?
3. What functions do the nutrients in the watermelon have?

Would you like to make an origami watermelon fan to keep you cool during the hot days?

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