Plan a Whaler’s Menu

OBJECTIVE Students design a whaler’s menu to help them understand the constraints and limitations of eating on a whaling ship. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? How does food build community? How do we preserve our fresh harvests? How did sailors adapt to the food options on a whaling ship? How did mealtime build […]

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Pizza Garden

OBJECTIVE Students will understand that all plants need different amounts of space to grow and thrive. Students will use their math skills to design a garden bed that can fit different plant varieties while meeting all of their needs. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What do plants need to survive? How do plants thrive? How can we design […]

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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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Hard Tack Tasting

OBJECTIVE Students will make descriptive comparisons between fresh bread and hard tack. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? What is the difference between fresh foods and preserved foods in terms of cooking/processing, taste, and seasonal eating? MATERIALS NEEDED paper towels, hot cups, electric tea kettle, chamomile tea, (if necessary: gluten free crackers, gluten free […]

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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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