Today's Classroom Activities :

National Popcorn Month Lessons

Keep on Poppin'
Social Studies/Health October is National Popcorn Poppin' Month and a great time to research the origins and health benefits of popcorn. Go to www.popcorn.org for some beginning information. Send the students to the library for more. Compare types of popcorn – air-popped, microwave, etc. What makes popcorn pop? Why is popcorn sold at movie theaters? If the popcorn kernel is colored, will the popped piece of popcorn be colored? If 1/4 cup of kernels is popped, will it still fit in a 1/4 cup container? Do some experiments and have some fun!

The Popcorn Song
Singing and body movement give wiggly little bodies something to do while their brain is putting a lesson into long term memory. This is especially true if you are dealing with kinetic learners.

Popcorn Geography
Use corn kernels to create a "Top Corn-Producing States" map. (Grades 3-12)