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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Gleaning Introduction

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to infer what gleaning is based off of historical paintings. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is gleaning? What is a food system? How do we create a community where everyone has access to nourishing food? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Introduction: Tell students that they are going to explore two historical paintings that both […]

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Gleaning Lesson

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to identify plants that have gone to seed, and will recognize the power in saving seeds in their garden for the future. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Why is seed saving important? MATERIALS NEEDED Seed saving: Colander, envelopes, pencils, seed saving basketHerb drying: dehydrator, trays for drying, scissorsGarden work: harvest basket, gloves, cultivators, […]

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Soil Food Web

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to recognize the different elements of the soil food web. Students will understand that soil is alive, and how it is created. Students will understand the importance of building soil and its connections to our own health. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does soil form?What makes soil living? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Introduction:Display […]

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Whaling Celebration

OBJECTIVE Students understand that special foods are used for special occasions. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? How does food build community? What is the role of food in celebration? MATERIALS NEEDED Pre-lesson writing prompt: Write a brief descriptive paragraph about the food you had for your last birthday or holiday. What part of […]

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