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What is Organic?
Many of us are familiar with the term “organic”. But even if we can define it, we don’t always take the time to explore what “organic” represents. In this lesson, students will explore and discuss their understanding of what “organic” is, and what it represents to them.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Progression:
1 of 10
Practices of Organic Farming: Compost
In this collection of lessons, students will engage in hands-on activities exploring 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:
4 of 10
Kitchen Habits of Mind
Experimenting and reflecting are important parts of learning to cook. Your mindset (how you think about something) impacts how we approach our time in the kitchen.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12, Whole Family
Progression:
1 of 9
Create Your Own: Yogurt Sauce
In this lesson, students create their own yogurt sauce recipe and practice mincing fresh herbs. This is a very flexible recipe and a good example of how ingredients can be substituted, omitted, or added.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Progression:
6 of 10
How To: Read a Seed Packet
Did you know that seed packets contain a wealth of information on how to grow the seeds they contain? This lesson will introduce you to gardening vocabulary terms that will assist you in reading seed packets. Knowing how to read a seed packet will help you become a great gardener!
Grade: 
6 – 8
Progression:
5 of 6
The Germination of a Bean Seed
This lesson explores what happens below and above ground when a bean seed grows. Students will watch a video of the germination process of a bean and respond to a series of questions. Next, they will write a haiku or short poem about observations.
Grade: 
3 – 5
How to Read A Recipe
In this lesson, students will watch a short Edible Schoolyard Project: How to Read a Recipe Video about reading recipes, read an Edible Schoolyard recipe for Sauteed Greens, rewatch the video while completing a worksheet, and summarize a recipe in their own words.
Grade: 
6 – 8
Knife Skills: Knife Safety
Do you want to learn and practice knife skills to improve your cooking? The first step towards that is learning how to work with knives safely. This short lesson will explain a few important practices that help keep you safe as you develop and practice your skills.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Progression:
4 of 9
Facilitating Open Discussions
For meaningful dialogue to occur in an open discussion, it is essential that all students feel they can speak openly and honestly. This kind of free expression begins with a classroom culture in which students feel safe, engaged, and challenged.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Making Sense of What We Read
In this lesson, students will use a text analysis practice to reflect on what makes a text “trustworthy”. The practice prompts students to think about their experiences and identities in relationship to the text's creator, and to question the biases they may hold.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Kitchen Reflection Wheel
While you are learning to cook, it is important to take time and reflect. You will want to notice what went well and what you would do differently next time.
Grade: 
6 – 8, Whole Family
Progression:
2 of 9

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