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Garden Lesson Plan: Food and Carbon

4 Items

The Nature Conservancy ↗️

Grades 6 - 8

The Nature Conservancy ↗️

Grades 6 - 8

Categories: Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Learning Standards: Common Core (ELA), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

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?

ACTIVITY

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

Where Did You Come From?

Nature and Wildlife • Health and Wellness

1h•Grades 6 - 8

ACTIVITY

What is Carbon and the Carbon Cycle?

ACTIVITY

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

What is Carbon and the Carbon Cycle?

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

1h•Grades 6 - 8

ACTIVITY

What's the Cost of a Tomato?

ACTIVITY

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

What's the Cost of a Tomato?

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

1h•Grades 6 - 8

ACTIVITY

Designing a Garden

ACTIVITY

Youth design a garden paradise for the purpose of growing fruit and vegetables.

Grades 6 - 8

Designing a Garden

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

1h•Grades 6 - 8

ACTIVITY

COLLECTION

Garden Lesson Plan: Food and Carbon

4 Items

The Nature Conservancy ↗️

Grades 6 - 8

The Nature Conservancy ↗️

Grades 6 - 8

Categories: Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Learning Standards: Common Core (ELA), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Overview

Continue Your Journey

Where Did You Come From?

ACTIVITY

Grades 6 - 8

Where Did You Come From?

Nature and Wildlife • Health and Wellness

1h•Grades 6 - 8

ACTIVITY

What is Carbon and the Carbon Cycle?

ACTIVITY

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

What is Carbon and the Carbon Cycle?

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

1h•Grades 6 - 8

ACTIVITY

What's the Cost of a Tomato?

ACTIVITY

Grades 6 - 8

What's the Cost of a Tomato?

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

1h•Grades 6 - 8

ACTIVITY

Designing a Garden

ACTIVITY

Youth design a garden paradise for the purpose of growing fruit and vegetables.

Grades 6 - 8

Designing a Garden

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

1h•Grades 6 - 8

ACTIVITY

COLLECTION

Garden Lesson Plan: Food and Carbon

4 Items

The Nature Conservancy ↗️

Grades 6 - 8

The Nature Conservancy ↗️

Grades 6 - 8

Categories: Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Learning Standards: Common Core (ELA), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Overview

Continue Your Journey

Where Did You Come From?

ACTIVITY

Grades 6 - 8

Where Did You Come From?

Nature and Wildlife • Health and Wellness

1h•Grades 6 - 8

ACTIVITY

What is Carbon and the Carbon Cycle?

ACTIVITY

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

What is Carbon and the Carbon Cycle?

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

1h•Grades 6 - 8

ACTIVITY

What's the Cost of a Tomato?

ACTIVITY

Grades 6 - 8

What's the Cost of a Tomato?

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

1h•Grades 6 - 8

ACTIVITY

Designing a Garden

ACTIVITY

Youth design a garden paradise for the purpose of growing fruit and vegetables.

Grades 6 - 8

Designing a Garden

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

1h•Grades 6 - 8

ACTIVITY

COLLECTION

Garden Lesson Plan: Food and Carbon

4 Items

The Nature Conservancy ↗️

Grades 6 - 8

The Nature Conservancy ↗️

Grades 6 - 8

Categories: Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Learning Standards: Common Core (ELA), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Overview

Continue Your Journey

Where Did You Come From?

ACTIVITY

Grades 6 - 8

Where Did You Come From?

Nature and Wildlife • Health and Wellness

1h•Grades 6 - 8

ACTIVITY

What is Carbon and the Carbon Cycle?

ACTIVITY

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

What is Carbon and the Carbon Cycle?

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

1h•Grades 6 - 8

ACTIVITY

What's the Cost of a Tomato?

ACTIVITY

Grades 6 - 8

What's the Cost of a Tomato?

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

1h•Grades 6 - 8

ACTIVITY

Designing a Garden

ACTIVITY

Youth design a garden paradise for the purpose of growing fruit and vegetables.

Grades 6 - 8

Designing a Garden

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

1h•Grades 6 - 8

ACTIVITY