Organic Wheatgrass Seeds

Wednesday (13/09/2011)

a) About Wheatgrass.
• The discovery started when a biological scientist cum farmer experimented with his dying hens. He gave them corns and wheatgrass as food. Not only, did they recover but they laid more eggs than normal hens. He shared the formula with many people and soon, many scientists started forming wheatgrass as tablets, powders and also juices for human health. The benefits including good blood circulation thus having a stronger heart, better digestion system, better skin and its chlorophyll provides lots of vitamins for a healthy body more than normal green vegetables. However, it gives similar nutrition as vegetables.
b) Video Clips.
• The clips taught us how to grow healthy wheatgrass. So, we observed and learnt.
• We also saw a clip whereby a little girl used a sock to make the wheatgrass toy head which is our little “Bobo” in the classroom. Only 3 kids said they have a sock to spare for making the activity. Thus, we decided using recycled egg shell instead.
c) Washing Egg Shells.
• The kids took a shell each and started washing to cast away the smell. Then, we soaked in a pail of water. A few hours later, I dried them as we would be decorating them soon.
d) Trimming Bobo’s hair.
• It was so fun because we imagined as a Barber. Then, we collected the cut wheatgrass to blend in a blender. We added water so that it is easier to blend. The kids smelt the juice; some loved it while some dislike. However, we didn’t drink because we aren’t sure whether the wheatgrass toy head which I bought from a Night Market is safe to be consumed or otherwise. Instead, I brought a small bottle of Honey Wheatgrass juice whereby the kids shared and drank. All kids want more as it’s really yummy! 
e) The Organic Wheatgrass Seeds.
• First, we washed the seeds three times to clear away the dust. Then, we left them in the small container to germinate for 1 to 2 daya. No sunlight is required. Hopefully, it works!
f) McQueen’s restaurant Menu.
• Thus, the first list on our menu is “Honey Wheatgrass Juice” and the kids decided the price to be RM3.00. Then, we discussed the other recipes that we are going to experiment including rice, vegetables, pasta, pizza, ice-cream and etc. Let’s see how it goes……