Fun Facts
- There are over 800 species in the Cucurbitaceae family and they include cucumbers, gourds, melons, pumpkins, and squashes.
- The inside of a cucumber can be up to 20 degrees cooler than the exterior.
- Per capita, Americans eat about eight pounds of pickles per year.
What’s Included in the Cucumber Lesson Plan
- History
- Tips & recipes
- Nutritional information
- Presenter outline & talking points
- Sticker template
- PowerPoint presentation
- Student handouts
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