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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Impacts of Urban Agriculture

OBJECTIVE Students will explore alternative agriculture methods occurring in urban environments, particularly in the form of community gardens. Students will identify the ways in which these systems create not only an alternative food system, but also an alternative economic and social system. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS MATERIALS Access to provided resources (links, articles, videos) Presentation materials (poster […]

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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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Feeding a Hungry World

OBJECTIVE Students will explore alternative agriculture mthods occurring in urban environments. Students will work in small groups to research various case studies of urban agriculture, create displays/models of the urban agriculture systems, and present to their classmates and community members. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS RESOURCES Urban Farming Around the World- Time Magazine The Vertical Farm How a […]

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Colonial Garden Unit

OBJECTIVE Students will discuss and connect the realities of colonial life to the types of plants that would be grown in gardens. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where role did gardens play in the survival and health of colonial families? Colonial Garden: Lesson 1 MATERIALS NEEDED Pictures of garden examples from Plimouth Plantation Facts of colonial life cards […]

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