Introduction to Local Food Systems

OBJECTIVE Students will understand the difference between the industrial and local food systems. Students will recognize the efforts of our community in supporting a sustainable food system. Students will be able to identify the impacts of their food choices. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does our food come from? Why is it important to know where our […]

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What is Inside a Seed

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to locate the parts of a seed Students will compare a dried seed to a seed that has been rehydrated ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do seeds grow? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Introduction:A seed is a magical package. Inside rests a baby plant awaiting the right conditions for its emergence and grow. The […]

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Building a Worm Bin

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to explore a worm bin Students will be able to make a small worm bin for their classroom Students will be able to care for the worms in their worm bin ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is compost? Who lives in compost? How is soil alive? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Introduction:Looking at the […]

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History of Corn in Mexico

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to define Spanish vocabulary related to corn Students will be able to how corn has changed and traveled over time ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does corn come from? What does food tell us about culture? What is the story/history of the foods I eat? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Teacher Background Information: This […]

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Herb Plant Sale Unit

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to identify different herbs, and will know how to utilize herbs in a variety of ways. Students will understand the ways our ancestors used plants for food, medicine, personal care, and household uses. Students will also be able to collect and save seeds for future plantings. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does […]

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Herb Unit

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to plant herbs Students will be able to describe the taste/smell of different herbs Students will be able to describe different uses for herbs ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are herbs? How are herbs used? What foods do I eat? PROCEDURE Week One- Planting Herbs Materials: Introduction: Begin by asking students what […]

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