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| 4 - 9 |
Geography |
Where Your Food Comes From – a research-based lesson where children learn about where their food comes from and encourages them to support locally produced foods. |
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Math, Social Studies |
The Fruits of Fairness – an examination of the inequality of wealth distribution around the world and in the United States. Uses math tools such as fractions and percentages for representing the distribution of wealth. |
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| 4 - 9 |
Language Arts |
Making Choices – a group project where students prepare a play, story, or advertisement to present the types of choices food consumers face. |
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| 4 - 9 |
Science, Social Studies |
Hard Work – a case study of the production of chocolate from cocoa. Exposes children to the hard work that goes into the production of food. |
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| 3 - 9 |
Language Arts |
What if? – a lesson that encourages children to think about the problems and solutions associated with food security. Includes a creative writing activity where students write an alternate ending to The Good Garden. |
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| 3 - 9 |
Public Service |
Make A Difference - a four-week service project where students design the project from brainstorming a problem to designing and launching a solution. Contains instructions and worksheets for guidance. |
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| 3 - 9 |
Public Service |
Make an Impact – a series of suggested follow-up projects for students to pursue in their schools and communities. |
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| K - 12 |
Public Service |
Good Garden Food Drive – a way for students to launch a food drive in the spirit of promoting food security and reducing hunger. |
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