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Ten Year old Scout visits a strawberry field to learn more about her favorite fruit.

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California Strawberries
Strawberries grow in California, too. The California growers have created a site filled with games and activities for strawberry lovers everywhere!
History
Strawberries have a history that goes back over 2,200 years. Strawberries grew wild in Italy as long ago as 234 B.C. and were discovered in Virginia by the first Europeans when their ships landed there in 1588. Learn more about the history of the Strawberry at this site.

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Air Date: March 15, 2010

Music of Silent Films
Take A Virtual Field Trip to New York City. Morgana visits with Ben Model, movie historian and pianist for the silent films. 
Air Date: April 3, 2010

EARTH DAY: Take a Hike
Take a Virtual Field Trip to Colorado. Celebrate Earth Day with a visit to Aiken Canyon. Learn what you need to take a springtime hike.
Air Date: April 17, 2010

National Astronomy Day
Take a virtual field trip to San Diego California for a visit to the Palomar Observatory. The observatory is home to five telescopes that are nightly used for a wide variety of astronomical research programs.
Air Date: May 3, 2010

HISTORY OF PIZZA
Celebrate National Pizza Month with a Virtual Field Trip to New York City. Visit Lombard’s, the city’s oldest pizza parlor. Learn about the history of pizza and then make your own pizza with a link to an easy recipe.
Air Date: May 17, 2010

METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
Celebrate Museum Day. Morgana visits with the curator of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Take a tour of this famous New York Museum and learn about the work of a curator.