The National Symbols of Jamaica

Lesson # 7: The National Fruit- Ackee

The Ackee was brought to Jamaica from West Africa. What year did it come to Jamaica?______ Jamaica is said to be the only country that considers the ackee to be able eat. It is grown in other Caribbean islands and sold in Florida, USA.
What are the colors of the ackee crop?______ ______, ________
What is the name of the poison found in the ackee_______
What is popularly eaten with ackee in Jamaica?______
Click on the following links and research for more information.

http://www.jnht.com/jamaica/fruit.html and http://www.jis.gov.jm/special_sections/This%20Is%20Jamaica/symbols.html

posted by Fiona Robinson @ 5:48 PM