1.2 Dried Fruit Wreaths
This is Activity 1.2 (“Dried Fruit Wreaths”) from the Grow Your PALS Program Guide, part of the National FFA Mentoring Program’s Teamwork unit. The mentor and their PALS work together to create a dried fruit wreath that can be given as a gift, learning about the dehydration process, knife safety, and the steps in building the wreath while fostering relationships through teamwork.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Define "dehydrate."
- Name three safety precautions to consider when using a knife.
- Discuss the steps in creating a dried fruit wreath.
- Time required
- Two 45 minute periods on separate days
- Materials
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- Five to six oranges or apples in 1/4" slices, baked in an oven at 200 degrees on a cookie sheet for five to six hours
- Bowl of lemon juice (if using apples)
- Cookie sheet
- Dehydrated fruit
- One fresh apple
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Oven
- Wire coat hanger
- Pliers
- Decorative ribbon
- Unit
- Teamwork
- Precepts
- B. Relationships; B2. Interact and work with others
- Number of Students
- One or more. Supplies are needed for each person.
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Aligned Standards
National Standards
- CS.06.02.01.aUse proper safety practices/personal protective equipment.