Food and Farm of Ancient Greece

OBJECTIVE To learn about farming methods used in Ancient Greece as well as taste two significant Greek crops. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS MATERIALS NEEDED Slideshow-Food and Farms of Ancient Greece Olive Tasting Notes Olives for mashing into paste  Mortar and pestle  Clean stones Linen/cloth filter  Glass cup to strain into  Paper towel sheets for tasting on  Under-ripe […]

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Noche de los Rabanos (Night of the Radishes)

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to describe the cultural importance of the the Oaxacan festival “Noche de los Rabanos”. They will practice key vocabulary, design and carve or paint a radish. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Why is there a city-wide festival dedicated to radishes in Oaxaca? MATERIALS NEEDED Class One: Noche de los Rabanos slideshow for class […]

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What the Island Eats

OBJECTIVE Students will understand that food is a representation of culture and identity. Students will gain a heightened awareness of the various cultures active on the island. Students will build tolerance and gain appreciation of less-recognized cultures on the island. Students will be able to plan and cook a meal from start to finish. ESSENTIAL […]

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Compost Tea

OBJECTIVE ​Students will be able to make compost tea ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is compost? How do we build soil? MATERIALS NEEDED One of each per group: PROCEDURE Introduction: Discuss what compost is and the benefits. Ask students what they think compost tea is and what it is for? Discuss the benefits of compost tea and […]

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Analyzing a Soil Test

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to analyze a soil test Students will be able to amend soil according to soil test results ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is soil? How do we improve soil health? Why is soil health important? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Introduction: Review soil knowledge. Ask students, “What is balanced soil? What does it mean […]

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Pollinators in the Garden

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to explore flowers and pollinator specimen ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Who are our pollinators? What’s inside a flower? What does a flower turn into? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE IntroductionStart with a discussion: Who are our pollinators? Make a list. Ask: Why they are important? This part will need a little explanation, such as […]

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