Giant Eagle Field Trip

Tuesday, we participated in a homeschool field trip to an area Giant Eagle.  I'd have to say it was one of the most funnest (just kidding) field trips we've been on!

Our hostess, Shari, was a delight.  We had numerous tastings.  AND it was very hands-on for the kids!



Our first task . . . browse the produce department, taking note of what we see.

Everyone was asked to name a fruit or vegetable they saw while walking through the produce department.



Shari talked about different fruits and veggies . . . colors, shapes, tart, sweet, vitamins, minerals, and ways to prepare them!  I even learned a few things.  Did you know kiwi has more Vitamin C than an orange?

She also passed around a fruit tray multiple times -- grapes, apples, pears, strawberries and a blood orange!



Then it was over to the Hot Foods Department where everyone received a piece of pizza!

 

In the Bakery Department, we learned about the bread oven -- how it moves around like a carosel, how steam makes the outside crunchy and how they use cornmeal to keep the bread from sticking!



Back in the cooler, we saw where they keep bananas, potatoes and onions and where they wash and package produce.  Shari asked the kids to help transfer their energy to her to help cut the fresh pineapple we all got to enjoy! CHOP!



We walked to into the deep freeze then into the back of the store where we were shown how they recycle cardboard and plastics.  Then over to the deli (where we sampled some cheese) and through many other parts of the store on our way up to the registers.



After a brief discussion on UPCs, everyone had a turn to scan groceries . . .

and bag them!

In addition to all the yummy foods we tasted at the store, everyone took home a treat bag with a banana, apple, cheese stick and cookie!

All in all, it was a great field trip!  One I'm sure they'll not soon forget.

 (Makenna did not join us because she was behind in her school work.  That is why she is not pictured.)