CP: How American Farmers Harvest 260 Million Pounds Of Avocado | Agriculture Technology

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Set the Scene:

Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of avocados and kiwis. Have you ever wondered how avocados and kiwis are harvested and processed before they reach your table? What’s your favorite way to eat avocados or kiwis? Have you ever tried guacamole or kiwi jam? How do you think the production of avocados and kiwis affects the environment and local economies?

Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:

Take a look at the featured image and describe what you see. What do you think this activity will be about based on this image? Do you think it’s related to the production, harvesting, or processing of avocados and kiwis?

Introduction:

Read the introduction to the activity and get an overview of the world of avocados and kiwis. Learn about the significance of the avocado industry and the importance of kiwis as a superfood.

Video Engagement:

Watch the video How American Farmers Harvest 260 Million Pounds Of Avocado | Agriculture Technology and pause at the following points:

  1. After the introduction to the avocado industry (around 1-2 minutes)
  2. When the video explains the harvesting process of avocados (around 3-4 minutes)
  3. When the video discusses the processing and production of guacamole (around 6-7 minutes)

For each pause point, reflect on or discuss the following questions:

  1. What did you learn about the avocado industry so far? How does it relate to your everyday life?
  2. How do you think the harvesting process of avocados affects the quality and freshness of the fruit?
  3. What do you think is the most interesting or surprising part of the guacamole production process?

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Key Vocabulary and Grammar Focus:

Review the key vocabulary related to avocados and kiwis, such as avocado oil, guacamole, and refractometer. Focus on the grammar aspect of passive voice and practice forming sentences using the verb “to be” in combination with the past participle of a verb.

Quizzes and Exercises:

Take the vocabulary quiz and grammar quiz to test your understanding of the key terms and grammar focus. Check your answers with the provided answer keys.