Tortilla Factory

OBJECTIVE Students will understand the process of seed to fork through the lens of corn. Students will learn about the origins of corn, the overuse of corn in so many products today, how to process corn, info about GMO’s vs local corn, pollination and cross-pollination, and the history of corn as it relates to their […]

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Introduction to Edible Forest Gardens 

OBJECTIVE Students will understand what a perennial forest is and how to best choose plants that benefit the ecosystem. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does a forest ecosystem function? What is ecosystem mimicry? What kinds of resources do forests provide for humans? What is the role of humans in forests?  MATERIALS NEEDED “perennial forest gardens” slideshow, tree […]

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Local vs. Industrial: Strawberry Milkshake

OBJECTIVE Students will compare local and industrial food systems by tracing food items along the path of seed to fork. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What does it mean to eat local? How do our food choices affect the world around us? MATERIALS NEEDED Strawberry Milkshake ingredient cards Ingredients for strawberry milkshake (Local)Yogurt (Local)Milk (Local)Strawberries o (Local)Honey Ice […]

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La Tortilleria

OBJECTIVE Students will explore the process of seed to fork through the lens of corn. Students will understand the cultural significance of corn, while learning new Spanish vocabulary. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does corn come from? How does eating corn affect the world? MATERIALS NEEDED • La Tortilleria, by Gary Paulsen and Ruth Wright Paulsen (Spanish […]

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Introduction to Local Food Systems

OBJECTIVE Students will understand the difference between the industrial and local food systems. Students will recognize the efforts of our community in supporting a sustainable food system. Students will be able to identify the impacts of their food choices. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does our food come from? Why is it important to know where our […]

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History of Corn in Mexico

OBJECTIVE Students will understand the process of seed to fork through the lens of corn. Students will explore the transformation of corn over thousands of years, and how it has become the primary crop used in the U.S. today. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is corn? Where does corn come from? How does eating corn affect the […]

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