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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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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Corn and the Columbian Exchange

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 did corn affect our history? […]

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Gleaning Lesson

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to identify plants that have gone to seed, and will recognize the power in saving seeds in their garden for the future. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Why is seed saving important? MATERIALS NEEDED Seed saving: Colander, envelopes, pencils, seed saving basketHerb drying: dehydrator, trays for drying, scissorsGarden work: harvest basket, gloves, cultivators, […]

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Family Food Traditions

OBJECTIVE Students will understand how food differs around the world ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is food culture? How and why do food cultures differ around the world? What are the differences between local and global food systems and how do they affect food cultures? MATERIALS NEEDED change PROCEDURE Lesson 1: Family Food traditionsGuiding Question: What can […]

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