Soil Soup

Adapted from Outdoor School Curriculum from Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center (Petersburg, PA) OBJECTIVE Students will be able to name the components that make up soil. Students will be able to discuss why it takes so long for one inch of top soil to form. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is soil made of? How long does it […]

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Flower and Pollinator Adaptations

OBJECTIVE Students will understand that flowers and pollinators, through evolution, have adapted to each other. Students will understand that pollinators go to flowers for the food sources of nectar and pollen, and flowers attract pollinators to help them with pollination. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does pollination work? Why is pollination important? MATERIALS NEEDED Flower and pollinator […]

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Compost Challenge

OBJECTIVE Students will understand the importance of compost and engage in creating finished compost from their classroom and/or school food waste. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does soil come from? What is waste? How can we build soil? How have humans affected soil throughout history? MATERIALS NEEDED Worm bin building materials- large plastic container, soil, shredded paper, […]

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Compost and Soil Exploration

OBJECTIVE Students will explore the components of soil through a variety of lessons. Students will understand where soil comes from and the importance of maintaining this natural resource. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does soil come from? What is waste? How can we build soil? How have humans affected soil throughout history? MATERIALS NEEDED See Apple as […]

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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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Bioengineered Food

OVERVIEW In this lesson, students compare the processes of selective breeding and transgenic manipulation of plants. They consider the pros and cons of growing genetically modified crops. Then they explore the possible future consequences of genetically modified organisms. Finally, they analyze public opinion data about the use of genetically modified foods. As an optional activity, […]

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