What We Eat

OBJECTIVE Children will examine pictures of different foods, and create a “meal”. They will be encouraged to choose a whole grain, fruit/vegetable and protein while discussing foods that are good for our bodies. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are our favorite foods? What foods are healthy and good for our body? MATERIALS NEEDED What We Eat activity […]

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Whaling and Tropical Ports

OBJECTIVE Students will understand what kinds of plants grow in tropical climates across the world. Students will be able to prepare a smoothie. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? How do fruits and vegetables support our bodies? MATERIALS NEEDED • Blender, measuring cup, spoon• Frozen bananas, frozen strawberries, pineapple, orange juice• Cups and spoons […]

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Veggie Prints

OBJECTIVE Students will make prints using different vegetables as stamps, increasing their recognition and familiarity with a wide range of produce. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are our favorite fruits and vegetables? MATERIALS NEEDED • Veggies for printing. Some good examples include: mushrooms (cut in half), bell peppers (cut longitudinally), celery (trimmed flat), apple (cut longitudinally), scallions […]

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Tops and Bottoms

OBJECTIVE Students will understand how plants grow. They will be able to identify different parts of the plant, and recognize what parts of plants we eat. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? MATERIALS NEEDED • Tops and Bottoms, by Janet Stevens• Tops and Bottoms Worksheet• Paper• Crayons• Variety of vegetables, either in the garden […]

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The Lorax: Marigold Lesson

OBJECTIVE Students will understand what plants need to grow. Students will understand the importance of taking care of the earth, through the story of the Lorax. Students will take part in the process themselves, by planting marigolds (aka “Truffula Trees”) and taking care of them in the garden. They will also bring home marigolds to […]

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Sunflower Seed Saving

OBJECTIVE Students will understand that we can eat sunflower seeds and use them to make food. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where do seeds come from? How can we use seeds? MATERIALS NEEDED Sunflower heads, metal spoons, plastic table cloth, bowls to collect seeds, the book “The Sunflower House”, roasted unshelled sunflower seeds, small paper cups PROCEDURE Introduction: […]

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