Kaffir Lime Makrut Fruit Research Project Science Worksheet Fact Sheet Activity

Explore the aromatic world of the Kaffir Lime (Makrut) with this engaging fruit research activity! Features a colorful fact sheet, research graphic organizers, and real photo references. Perfect for plant science, culinary arts units, and no-prep science centers.


About This Product
Dive into the fragrant world of tropical citrus with this Kaffir Lime Fruit Research Page! Known for its incredibly aromatic leaves and bumpy, rough skin, this fruit is a staple in Southeast Asian cuisine.

This resource is designed to encourage students to learn about culinary plants, global cultures, and plant science in a fun and structured way. Students will use the provided "Fact Sheet" to gather information about the Kaffir Lime (also known as Makrut Lime)—from its sour taste to its unique use in soups and curries. Then, they can synthesize their learning using the research worksheets. It’s a perfect addition to any unit on plants, nutrition, or Asian cultural studies!


What’s Included:
🍋 Fact Sheet Poster: A colorful, informational page covering Appearance & Taste (Rough, bumpy skin), Habitat (Tropical climates), Uses (Leaves and peel for cooking), Interesting Facts (Rarely eaten raw), Life Cycle, and Nutritional Value.
🍋 Research Worksheets: Black and white graphic organizers where students can write down what they've learned, draw the fruit, and record interesting facts.
🍋 Photo Reference Page: A page featuring real/realistic images of whole and sliced Kaffir Limes to help with drawing and identification.


Learning Goals:
🍋 Reading comprehension (informational text).
🍋 Research and information synthesis.
🍋 Understanding plant uses (Culinary vs Eaten Raw).
🍋 Cultural awareness (Southeast Asian ingredients).
🍋 Sensory details (Texture/Smell).


Perfect For:
🍋 Science Centers
🍋 Health & Nutrition Units
🍋 Culinary Arts / Cooking Classes
🍋 Asian Culture & Geography Studies
🍋 Montessori Science Shelves
🍋 Early Finishers