Build a Fish and Fish Detectives

MA CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS 1-LS3-1 OBJECTIVE Students will learn the anatomy of “finfish” and use descriptions of the anatomy to identify certain local species of seafood ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are the parts of a fish?What are some local types of fish? MATERIALS NEEDED Sets of “fish parts” – cutouts of different parts of fish anatomy, with […]

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5 Senses Scavenger Hunt

OBJECTIVE Students will learn about each of the five senses and connect them to something in the garden. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Which senses do we use in the garden? MATERIALS NEEDED 5 senses scavenger hunt worksheets, clipboards, markers PROCEDURE Introduction: At circle, ask students if they know what our senses are. Explain that our senses are […]

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Eating a Rainbow Unit

MA CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS 2-PS1-1 OBJECTIVE Students will know that eating a variety of colors, and therefore fruits and vegetables, gives their bodies a variety of nutrients. Students will understand that a variety of foods provide for the unique needs of each of the systems in our bodies. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Why do we eat food? Why […]

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Dilly Beans

OBJECTIVE Students will understand the concept of preserving food to make it last longer ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do we use plants from the garden? How can we make the food from our garden last longer? MATERIALS NEEDED String beans (stems removed), half pint jars with lids, fresh dill, peeled garlic cloves (optional), pre-made pickling brine […]

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Cafeteria to Compost Cycle

MA CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS 2-PS1-1 OBJECTIVE Understand what happens to our unwanted food when it leaves our cafeteria, and understand the difference between things that are compostable and non-compostable. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is waste? How do we create and manage food waste? What is compost? MATERIALS NEEDED Cafeteria to Compost Cycle laminated pictures ( example pictures […]

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Planting Peas

OBJECTIVE Students will know how to plant seeds ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do we grow food? MATERIALS NEEDED Pea seeds, hand rakes, bagged compost (optional), watering cans (optional) PROCEDURE Introduction: During circle, explain to students that since it’s spring, it’s time to start plantingseeds outside in the garden! The first vegetables that can be planted are […]

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