Pea Math

OBJECTIVE Students will observe how their pea seeds change and grow from seed to harvest. They will measure and chart the weekly growth showing how the seeds grow over time. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do seeds grow? MATERIALS NEEDED Large easel paper with question “How many cubes tall are our peas?” and a chart to mark […]

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Making Applesauce

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to describe the seasonal changes on a farm, from fall to winter. Students will be able to identify different chores that are done on a farm in winter. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What happens on a farm in winter? What are the jobs on a farm in winter? How do we have […]

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Making Salad

OBJECTIVE Inspire joy and excitement for preparing and eating food out of the garden. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are our favorite foods? What do we like to eat on salad? What’s growing in our garden? MATERIALS NEEDED Lettuce, green garlic, peas, and other salad-making materials from the garden, Extra salad making materials just in case there […]

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Local vs. Industrial: Strawberry Milkshake

OBJECTIVE Students will compare local and industrial food systems by tracing food items along the path of seed to fork. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What does it mean to eat local? How do our food choices affect the world around us? MATERIALS NEEDED Strawberry Milkshake ingredient cards Ingredients for strawberry milkshake (Local)Yogurt (Local)Milk (Local)Strawberries o (Local)Honey Ice […]

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Life Cycle of a Seed

OBJECTIVE The students will learn about the life cycle of a seed through creative play. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does a seed grow? MATERIALS NEEDED Calm, soothing music, plant mister with water, small snack in little baggies, old towels or baby blankets. PROCEDURE Introduction:This activity involves the children listening to an adult softly talking them through […]

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Lasagna Garden Bed Lesson

OBJECTIVE Students will know how to make a lasagna garden bed, and understand the process that turns the lasagna into rich soil. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Microsoft Word – Lasagna Garden Lesson.4th Grade.docx How does decomposition work in the garden? MATERIALS NEEDED • Mixture of nitrogen/green sources or organic waste: food waste/grassclippings/compost• Mixture of carbon/dry sources of […]

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