Wheatgrass

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/wheatgrass

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?Triticum aestivum
2. What is the key phytochemical?Chlorophyll, known for its vibrant green color and structural similarity to hemoglobin
3. Why is wheatgrass grown indoors?Growing wheatgrass indoors lets farmers control light, water, and temperature. This helps keep the plant very nutritious.
4. How tall does wheatgrass grow before it is harvested?Wheatgrass is cut when it is about 4 to 6 inches tall. It is harvested before it starts making seeds.

Phytochemical: A chemical compound produced by plants, often with health benefits.
Hemoglobin: The protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body.
Cross-Contamination: The unintentional transfer of a substance, like gluten, from one food to another.
Hydroponically: A method of growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in water.