Where Does Sugar Come From? Science for Kids

The video explores the concept of sugar, starting with common sweet treats and their healthier alternatives. It explains how plants produce sugar through photosynthesis, focusing on glucose and sucrose. The video details how sucrose is extracted from sugar cane and sugar beets, and describes the process of turning plant sap into sugar crystals. Finally, it highlights the natural sugars found in fruits and their health benefits.

What is a healthier alternative to sugary snacks?

• Fruits like apples and bananas

• Chips

• Soda

• Ice cream

How do plants create glucose?

• By consuming other plants

• By absorbing nutrients from animals

• By using sunlight and materials from air and water

• By absorbing water from the soil

What is the main source of sucrose in our diet?

• Maple trees

• Oak trees

• Pine trees

• Sugar cane

How is maple syrup made from sap?

• By mixing the sap with sugar

• By fermenting the sap

• By cooking the sap until most of the water evaporates

• By freezing the sap

What part of the sugar beet is used to extract sucrose?

• Stem

• Leaves

• Root

• Flowers