Module: Garden Lesson Plan: Food and Carbon
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Grades 6 - 8
4 Hours
Overview
Empower youth to explore the fascinating world of food, sustainability, and environmental impact. Through hands-on activities, creative expression, and insightful discussions, youth identify their favorite seasonal fruits and vegetables, delve into the carbon cycle and its significance, design a vibrant didactic art piece, and master the art of garden planning, all while gaining a deeper understanding of how our choices shape the world around us.
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Where Did You Come From?
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In this engaging lesson, students explore their connection to food and its origins. Through hands-on activities, they sketch their favorite fruits and vegetables, examine their geographical sources, and create thought-provoking food art to reflect on the impact of locally grown versus shipped produce.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
Where Did You Come From?
In this engaging lesson, students explore their connection to food and its origins. Through hands-on activities, they sketch their favorite fruits and vegetables, examine their geographical sources, and create thought-provoking food art to reflect on the impact of locally grown versus shipped produce.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
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What is Carbon and the Carbon Cycle?
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By studying the life cycle of a tomato, youth connect the carbon cycle and food production. Youth demonstrate their learning through a mini-art project.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
What is Carbon and the Carbon Cycle?
By studying the life cycle of a tomato, youth connect the carbon cycle and food production. Youth demonstrate their learning through a mini-art project.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
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What's the Cost of a Tomato?
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Youth continue evaluating the environmental impact of their food consumption, specifically focusing on the carbon emissions associated with tomato production and transportation. Interactive activities and case studies are leveraged to allow youth to explore the interconnectedness between food choices and the environment.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
What's the Cost of a Tomato?
Youth continue evaluating the environmental impact of their food consumption, specifically focusing on the carbon emissions associated with tomato production and transportation. Interactive activities and case studies are leveraged to allow youth to explore the interconnectedness between food choices and the environment.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
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Designing a Garden
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Youth design a garden paradise for the purpose of growing fruit and vegetables.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
Designing a Garden
Youth design a garden paradise for the purpose of growing fruit and vegetables.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
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Module: Garden Lesson Plan: Food and Carbon
More from this collaborator
Module: Garden Lesson Plan: Food and Carbon
Grades 6 - 8
4 Hours
Overview
Continue Your Journey
1
Where Did You Come From?
Not Viewed
In this engaging lesson, students explore their connection to food and its origins. Through hands-on activities, they sketch their favorite fruits and vegetables, examine their geographical sources, and create thought-provoking food art to reflect on the impact of locally grown versus shipped produce.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
Where Did You Come From?
In this engaging lesson, students explore their connection to food and its origins. Through hands-on activities, they sketch their favorite fruits and vegetables, examine their geographical sources, and create thought-provoking food art to reflect on the impact of locally grown versus shipped produce.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
Not Viewed
2
What is Carbon and the Carbon Cycle?
Not Viewed
By studying the life cycle of a tomato, youth connect the carbon cycle and food production. Youth demonstrate their learning through a mini-art project.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
What is Carbon and the Carbon Cycle?
By studying the life cycle of a tomato, youth connect the carbon cycle and food production. Youth demonstrate their learning through a mini-art project.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
Not Viewed
3
What's the Cost of a Tomato?
Not Viewed
Youth continue evaluating the environmental impact of their food consumption, specifically focusing on the carbon emissions associated with tomato production and transportation. Interactive activities and case studies are leveraged to allow youth to explore the interconnectedness between food choices and the environment.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
What's the Cost of a Tomato?
Youth continue evaluating the environmental impact of their food consumption, specifically focusing on the carbon emissions associated with tomato production and transportation. Interactive activities and case studies are leveraged to allow youth to explore the interconnectedness between food choices and the environment.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
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4
Designing a Garden
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Youth design a garden paradise for the purpose of growing fruit and vegetables.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
Designing a Garden
Youth design a garden paradise for the purpose of growing fruit and vegetables.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
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