Misconceptions on FRUITS

Ask your child: "What are fruits?"

They would probably tell you all the common fruits they have eaten at home. 

- apple, banana, orange, avocado, grapes, guava, honeydew, watermelon... so on

Now, show them this picture and ask them this: 

"Is lady finger a fruit?"

Most of them would probably tell you: " NO!"

"Lady's finger is a vegetable! It is not a fruit!"

It sounds like a common sense question but in fact...

Lady finger is actually... a FRUIT too!

WHAT?!! huh?
Lady finger is a fruit?
WHYYYYYY?

For PSLE science, students need to identify FRUITS in the question.
Strategy for students: ALL FRUITS HAVE SEEDS. 
Lady finger have seeds, thus it is a fruit.

Let's answer the next question. Is capsicum a fruit?

Look! There's seeds... So capsicum is a FRUIT!
Did you get it correct? :) 

One more question! 

Is this dandelion a flower or a fruit? 

It's ... actually a... FRUIT, which undergo wind dispersal. 

Each seed is attached to a hair-like structure. 

Watch the video of dandelion here

This is the dandelion flower. 

Another tip/strategy: 

P5 science - Reproduction of plants 

Under seed dispersal segment, all the plants that undergo the 4 different method of dispersal (Wind, water, animal, splitting) are fruits. 

Picture from Pinterest

From Marshall Cavendish  Science Guide Book

                                   

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Test out more questions by downloading a simple worksheet here! (Suitable for P3-6)

The misconception is for P6 students too! 

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