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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 […]
OBJECTIVE By researching, harvesting, and cooking grains with a colonial recipe, students will learn where grains come from and feel empowered to cook their own foods. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? How does food inform identity? How have our relationships to food changed over time and how have they stayed the same? What […]
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, […]
OBJECTIVE Students will understand the connection between the lunar cycle and the plants in the school garden. Students will be able to observe the phases of the moon, and recognize the ideal times for various garden tasks. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How is the moon connected to the garden? MATERIALS NEEDED Moon calendar template Journals Materials for […]
OBJECTIVE Students will understand the connection between the lunar cycle and the plants in the school garden. Students will be able to identify the different moon phases and plan their garden tasks accordingly. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does the moon affect the plants in our garden? MATERIALS NEEDED Prepped garden beds Seeds (any leaf crops – […]
OBJECTIVE Students will understand the role of sunlight in the change of seasons. Students will recognize the effects of light on plants. Students will be able to identify different types of plants and their different needs. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are seasons? How do seasons affect us? How do seasons affect plants? What kinds of tools […]
