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Peach Lesson Plan

Fun Facts About Peaches

    • Genetically, nectarines differ from peaches by a single recessive gene — the one that makes peaches fuzzy.

    • Yellow-fleshed peaches are more popular among Americans and Europeans, while Asians prefer the white-fleshed varieties.

    • Members of the rose family, peaches are related to the almond.

    • The peach is the state flower of Delaware and the state fruit of South Carolina. Georgia is nicknamed The Peach State.

    • In World War I, peach pits were used as filters in gas masks.

What's Included in the Peach Lesson Plan

    • History

    • Tips & recipes

    • Nutritional information

    • Presenter outline & talking points

    • Sticker template

    • PowerPoint presentation

    • Student handouts

Download the Lesson Plan

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