Vegetables Flash Cards

Learn vegetables and their characteristics.

Free vegetables flash cards with 10 terms and definitions. Flip through each card to study, or shuffle for a new order. Printable for classroom or homework use.

Vegetables Terms and Definitions

BROCCOLI
Green vegetable that looks like tiny trees
CARROT
Orange root vegetable rich in beta-carotene
ARTICHOKE
Thistle-like vegetable with edible leaves
SPINACH
Leafy green packed with iron
ASPARAGUS
Long green spears that grow from the ground
BEET
Deep red root vegetable
ZUCCHINI
Green summer squash
CELERY
Crunchy stalk vegetable, mostly water
RADISH
Small, peppery red root vegetable
EGGPLANT
Purple, glossy vegetable used in many cuisines

About Vegetables

Vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet and come in an amazing variety of forms. These flash cards help students identify vegetables by their distinctive features, growing habits, and culinary uses.

Vegetables Vocabulary

These flash cards pair vegetables with their descriptions. Students flip cards to learn terms like BROCCOLI (the green vegetable that looks like tiny trees), CARROT (the orange root vegetable rich in beta-carotene), and ARTICHOKE (the thistle-like vegetable with edible leaves).

How to Use These Flash Cards in Class

Use these flash cards as part of a nutrition unit. After studying with the cards, have students plan a balanced meal using at least three vegetables from the cards. They can illustrate their meal and explain why they chose each vegetable.

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