Introduction to Plant Nutrients and Soil Samples

OBJECTIVE Students will identify primary, secondary, and micronutrients essential for plant growth. Students will understand how deficiencies in plant nutrients affect plant health. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What nutrients are essential to plant growth? MATERIALS PROCEDURE Part 1: Introduction & Interest Approach (15 minutes) Part 2: Nutrient Matching Game (30 minutes) Objective: Reinforce understanding of primary, secondary, […]

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Introduction to the Garden Scavenger Hunt

OBJECTIVE Students will explore a garden, observe plant characteristics, and identify various types of crops and plants based on a set of criteria. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is growing in our garden? How do we identify plants? MATERIALS Printed worksheets Writing utensils Clipboards PROCEDURE Introduction: Exploration Wrap-Up Extensions Introduction to the Garden Observation Sheet

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Pizza Garden

OBJECTIVE Students will utilize the principles of arcs, tangents, circumference, radius, and circular area to design a “Pizza Garden”. Students will see how moving from equations to real life presents challenges, and at the same time how important it is to know the equations to make the application work. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How can we use […]

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Tortilla Factory- Part 2

OBJECTIVE Students will go through the process of identifying and saving a particular type of seed. They will also understand the significance of saving seeds. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do we take part in the Mexican tradition of growing, processing, and eating corn? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Ahead of time- set up grinder beforehand, make sure students […]

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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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