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Grade: 2
Classical Inquiry • The Apple
“What is in my hand? On what kind of a tree did it grow? What shape is it? What color is it? What is the white part called? What color are the seeds when the apple is ripe? For what are apples used?”
Object Study Focus: Botanical anatomy of fruit (peel, pulp, core, seeds) • Sensory adjectives • Full-sentence answers.
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Fruit Observation & Structure
Examine the apple and its cross-section. Answer each inquiry question accurately.
1. Growth: On what kind of a tree does an apple grow? On an
2. Shape & Colors: What shape is it, and what colors can its skin be?
3. Inner Flesh: What is the crisp white edible part called? The
4. Ripe Seeds: What color do the seeds turn when the apple is fully ripe?
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Anatomy Detective & Full Sentences
Match each part of the apple to its scientific description and form a complete sentence.
A. Part Matching: Draw a line to match the term to its definition:
Peel (Skin) • • Houses the small seeds | Pulp (Flesh) • • Protects outside | Core • • Sweet edible part
B. Full Sentence Rule: Write a complete declarative sentence answering: For what are apples used?
Sentence:
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Descriptive Paragraph Composition
Combine your observations into two descriptive sentences about eating a fresh autumn apple.
Sentence 1:
Sentence 2:
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Orchard Life Reflection
Why do farmers harvest apples in autumn before the frost arrives? Write one complete sentence.
My Thought: