To help kids understand the definition of local foods and specifically, to learn more about the crop that will be harvested today: zucchini.
Weather – To plant Now or Later?
Published April 17, 2012
| Updated September 12, 2012
Subject: Science, Other
Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Place of Learning: Garden Classroom, Academic Classroom
Resource Type: Lessons
Grade Level: Grade 2
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In order for children to understand how their food ends up in the store, it is important that they understand the how things grow. Climate and weather have enormous effects on crops which are important for children to understand. Finally, through this lesson, the children will gain appreciation for when things grow and how they grow best.
Area: Garden Classroom, Kitchen Classroom, Academic Classroom
Type: Lessons
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In order for children to understand that food does not magically appear in the grocery store, it is important for them to learn about the production of food. The students will learn what it means to consume “local” produce and who produces this produce....
Area: Garden Classroom, Academic Classroom
Type: Lessons
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In order for children to understand where their food comes from, it is important that they understand how things grow. Children need hands on experience in the garden to better understand that plants are alive and can vary in shape, color, and in how they grow....
Area: Garden Classroom, Academic Classroom
Type: Lessons
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I love this lesson plan. What a great way to present the differences between weather and climate, and to discuss seasonality in the garden.