Edible Forest Gardens 

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to select plants for a food forest Students will be able to identify how a tree, bush and ground cover of their choice would contribute to a food forrest ecosystem ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does a forest ecosystem function? What are the benefits of growing food forests? What kinds of resources […]

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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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Tortilla Factory- Part 1

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 my food come from? How do the foods I eat affect the world? MATERIALS NEEDED • La Tortilleria, by Gary Paulsen and Ruth […]

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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 be able to define Spanish vocabulary related to corn Students will be able to how corn has changed and traveled over time ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does corn come from? What does food tell us about culture? What is the story/history of the foods I eat? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Teacher Background Information: This […]

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Herb Plant Sale Unit

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to identify different herbs, and will know how to utilize herbs in a variety of ways. Students will understand the ways our ancestors used plants for food, medicine, personal care, and household uses. Students will also be able to collect and save seeds for future plantings. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does […]

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