This is the culminating lesson for Battle of the Seeds. In this …
This is the culminating lesson for Battle of the Seeds. In this lesson, students will evaluate the effectiveness of different types of weed control (none, manual and chemical) and different types of seed (genetically modified and non-genetically modified). They will then utilize the information from this lab to perform a cost-analysis and determine which type of seed and weed control gives the best outcome financially.
This curriculum builds upon many years of educating students in the garden …
This curriculum builds upon many years of educating students in the garden and scales up content across grades and lessons for instructional scaffolding. It is designed as an interactive teaching tool to be co-taught with classroom teachers and garden instructors as leads. Each lesson connects directly to standards: Next Generation Science, Common Core State, Physical Education, and Environmental and Health Education. The concise and easy to-follow lessons are a packed 45 minutes for preschool through fifth grade. Flexibility is important, so some lessons include several activities that teachers can choose from to accommodate their lesson plans. Consistency is also important, so lessons follow themes and structures found in the Curriculum Map. 360 pages.
With prior knowledge of food and organic matter decomposition, students will use …
With prior knowledge of food and organic matter decomposition, students will use industry and extension publications to learn the processes of composting, as well as the benefits and challenges of compost production (available nutrient levels, community perceptions, hazardous materials, smell, and storage).
Students will conduct a laboratory exercise that will examine the decomposition of …
Students will conduct a laboratory exercise that will examine the decomposition of organic household wastes from their home, and investigate which waste products can be composted and best utilized by plants.
Designing the school garden will require Math, ELA, and Science skills with …
Designing the school garden will require Math, ELA, and Science skills with Scientific Method being used as a foundation. Students will create a school garden as a result of the work they preloaded into the activity. Finally, students will decide if the school garden has an improvements needed for future growth or more growth.
This lesson is part 2 of 4. After learning about the food …
This lesson is part 2 of 4. After learning about the food safety continuum students will learn protocols that assist the farmer/rancher to do their part to ensure a safe and healthy food supply. This lesson covers what farm biosecurity is and the practices that make a farm safe from biological hazards.
Students will create an inquiry based mini lab given materials in the …
Students will create an inquiry based mini lab given materials in the area of plant science. Students will work together to design protocols, collect data, and analyze results. Lesson 2 out of 4
Help kids get excited about fruit and vegetables. This game will help …
Help kids get excited about fruit and vegetables. This game will help make kids excited about eating their fruits & veggies. It is a ground-breaking game that encourages kids to eat a broader range of fruit and veg and build a better relationship with food. This game is packed full of fun mini-games that encourage 3-6+ year olds to explore foods with all five of their senses. It is designed in collaboration with Dr. Lucy Cooke, an expert in children’s food preferences and eating habits. This game complements Pre-K / Pre-School and Reception / Kindergarten food education and is inspired by the Sapere method.
This is the fourth lesson in a series of four. Students will …
This is the fourth lesson in a series of four. Students will create a presentation to a local agriculturalist in the form of an informational report that explains a waste management plan using compost.
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