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 be able to plan a colonial garden with plants that’s would have been available in the 1600’s ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What did Colonist eat? How did Colonists use herbs? Where role did gardens play in the survival and health of colonial families? Colonial Garden: Lesson 1 MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Look at slides of […]

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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 PROCEDURE Introduction: Using powerpoint… Activity: Discuss mersu recipe. We have limited information. How should we make it? Wrap […]

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Mesopotamian Agriculture and Soil- Part 2

OBJECTIVE Students will make connections 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 PROCEDURE Introduction: What did we do last time we met? What does each […]

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Mesopotamian Agriculture and Soil- Part 1

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to conduct an experiment to see how salt water affects plants and seeds ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does soil health, plant health, and peoples’ health relate? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Introduction: What happens to water on a field in a hot, dry climate? What does it leave behind? What does that do […]

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Plant Breeding

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 be able to start seeds. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What does it mean to breed plants? […]

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