Pea Trellis Project – Lesson 4

OBJECTIVE Students will cook and taste pea shoot pesto Students will chop vegetables ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What do plants need to grow? How can I grow food? How do I prepare nutritious food? MATERIALS PROCEDURE Introduction: Observe peas together and take in how much they have changed! Notice if they are enjoying the support of the […]

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Pest and Pollinator Game

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to name common garden pests Students will be able to name common pollinators Students will be able to name characteristics of insects ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Why is it beneficial to have pollinators in a garden/on a farm? How can the practices a farmer uses help or hurt insects on their farm? […]

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Cranberry Building

OBJECTIVE Students will observe how cranberries bounce and feel Students will have fun playing with cranberries ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is a native fruit? How do different plant characteristics help them survive? How do the foods that grow in a region impact the people and environment in that area? MATERIALS PROCEDURE Introduction: You can start this […]

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Food and Mood

OBJECTIVE Students will explore how different foods evoke emotions and memories, helping them understand the personal significance of their food choices. Students will learn about the nutritional value of various foods and how these choices can impact their mood, concentration, and overall well-being. Students will practice mindful eating techniques, focusing on the sensory experience of […]

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Mesopotamian Food and Agriculture

OBJECTIVE Students will understand that agriculture was imperative to all aspects of the birth of civilization. Students will make energy balls for a healthy snack. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does agriculture shape civilization and food culture? MATERIALS NEEDED Mesopotamia Powerpoint Agriculture and Cooking in Mesopotamia Worksheet Sunflower seeds Dates Mortar and pestles Barley Paper plates for […]

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What We Eat

OBJECTIVE Children will examine pictures of different foods, and create a “meal”. They will be encouraged to choose a whole grain, fruit/vegetable and protein while discussing foods that are good for our bodies. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are our favorite foods? What foods are healthy and good for our body? MATERIALS NEEDED What We Eat activity […]

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