PRODUCE MAP
select a vegetable or fruit
find out where it is grown
plot vegetables and fruits grown in particular states
ENCHANTED LEARNING
plot Yuma, Arizona where César Chávez was born
find important agricultural areas of California --
Cresent City, Eureka, Marysville, Healdsburg, Santa Rosa,
Sonoma, Stockton, Modesto, Madera, Fresno, Watsonville,
Monterey, Salinas, Pixley, Delano, Wasco, McFarland,
Bakersfield, Arvin, Oxnard, Conchella, Blythe, El Centro,
Calexico
plot ~250 mile (400 kilometer) route of 25 day march
from Delano to Sacramento made in 1966 by 67 union members
march started on March 17 and ended April 10th
(approximately 3.5 miles per day)
Of course, the vast, breathtaking expanse of a field devoted to agriculture cannot be appreciated by merely viewing a map or picture. However, by comparing sizes and distances found in the map at hand to real places in their own locality, children will begin to comprehend the incredible area required for large scale vegetable and fruit growing.
