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ESYB Curriculum
Soil pH Lab
In this eighth-grade science lesson, students test the pH levels of soil from three different sites in the garden to determine the level of acidity in the garden soil.
Grade: 
6 – 8
Progression:
2 of 3
Standards:
Aligned
Organic and Action
In this lesson, students learn about three different forms of action that can be taken to make positive change. They then study individuals and organizations employing each of these kinds of action on issues related to "organic."
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Progression:
9 of 10
Practices of Organic Farming: Soil Investigation
In this collection of lessons, students will engage in hands-on activities that explore the practices of organic farming. Students will complete a rotation of four activities: soil investigation, cultivation, planting cover crops, and creating a compost pile.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Progression:
3 of 10
ESYB Curriculum
Bees
In this lesson, students study bees in the garden and the important role of pollinators while rotating through three stations: Beehive; Catch, Observe, and Release; and Honey Tasting.
Grade: 
6 – 8
Progression:
4 of 10
Standards:
Aligned
ESYB Curriculum
Autumn Harvest Soup
In this sixth-grade lesson, students prepare a soup with vegetables harvested from the fall garden while they practice knife skills and learn the basics of making stock.
Grade: 
6 – 8
Progression:
4 of 9
Standards:
Aligned
How To: Mince
Do you want to know how to use a knife like a professional chef? Mincing is an essential knife technique that allows you to cut foods into very small pieces quickly. It is easy and satisfying to learn how to do!
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Progression:
5 of 10
The Indigenous Origins of Regenerative Agriculture
In the lesson, An Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture, students explored the meaning of the term “regenerative agriculture”.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
ESYB Curriculum
Apple Cider
In this sixth-grade seasonal lesson, students use teamwork to collectively press cider and learn about apples.
Grade: 
6 – 8
Progression:
6 of 10
Standards:
Aligned
Strawberries and Labor
In this lesson, students examine an infographic on strawberries and labor that shows the connections between strawberry growing, production, and immigration policies. Next, they choose from a list of topics explored in the infographic and complete a close read.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Discovering Flowers
Ever wonder why a flower looks the way it does? Or what the different parts of a flower are for? In this lesson, you will explore the structure of flowers and learn about flower parts and what they do. You will examine a flower and draw and label different parts of your flower.
Grade: 
PreK – 2, 3 – 5, 6 – 8
Progression:
3 of 6
Agreement Setting
This resource details some important ways to set up agreements in your class. Additionally, it provides suggested instructional practices that can support you in building an open, supportive, inclusive, and rigorous classroom community.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12

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