Sorghum

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/sorghum

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Sorghum bicolor
2. What is the geographic origin?Northeast Africa, domesticated approximately 10,000 years ago
3. Why is sorghum called a super grain?Sorghum is called a super grain because it is packed with protein, fiber, iron, and zinc, is naturally gluten‑free, and can grow with very little water.
4. How does sorghum help the environment?Because it uses less water and its deep roots keep soil healthy, sorghum helps protect the land from erosion and keeps the soil strong.

C4 Photosynthesis: A specialized process plants use to fix carbon dioxide more efficiently in hot, dry climates.
Gluten-free: Foods that do not contain gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.
Biomass: Organic matter from plants or animals that can be used as a source of energy.