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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Mesopotamian Food and Agriculture

OBJECTIVE Students will understand that agriculture was imperative to all aspects of the birth of civilization. Students will make energy balls for a healthy snack. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does agriculture shape civilization and food culture? MATERIALS NEEDED Mesopotamia Powerpoint Agriculture and Cooking in Mesopotamia Worksheet Sunflower seeds Dates Mortar and pestles Barley Paper plates for […]

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Mesopotamian Agriculture and Soil- Part 2

NOTES This lesson is the second of two parts OBJECTIVE Students will understand that unhealthy soil caused the downfall of the Sumerian civilization. Students will understand the connection between soil health, plant health, and people health. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do soil health, plant health, and peoples’ health relate? MATERIALS NEEDED Trays from last week PROCEDURE […]

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Mesopotamian Agriculture and Soil- Part 1

NOTES This lesson is the first of two parts OBJECTIVE Students understand the relationship between irrigation and salt build up.  ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do soil health, plant health, and peoples’ health relate? MATERIALS NEEDED Salt Trays labeled “salt,” “no salt,” “no water” Soil Sunflower seeds Tape Sharpie Two solo cups (one labeled “with salt,” one […]

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Spring Seed Starting

OBJECTIVES Students will be able to explain what a plant breeder does, and know the definition of trait and variety. Students will understand that eaters and gardeners have the power to choose which kinds of crops continue to thrive. Students will know how to start seeds. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What does it mean to breed plants? […]

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