Food Molecules

MA CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS 8.MS-LS1-5 8.MS-LS1-7 OBJECTIVE Students will learn how molecules react in physical and chemical changes through examples of familiar food by baking bread and making butter ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are food molecules?How can we change carbohydrates, proteins, and fats when we make food? MATERIALS NEEDED Tablecloth or cutting boards for small sanitary workspaceLarge […]

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Flower Scavenger Hunt

OBJECTIVE Students will practice identification by comparing flowers to a picture. Students will practice observation skills in the garden. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What flowers are growing in our garden? MATERIALS NEEDED Flower worksheet, markers or colored pencils, clipboards PROCEDURE Introduction:At the table, ask the students to point out where the flower section of the garden is. […]

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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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