This is great for discussing what parts of a plant we eat. Most students are surprised to learn they’ve been eating flowers (broccoli, cauliflower) for most of their life. It’s easy and simple way to get students to try raw foods. View Resource »
The Debate Plate Series
This Edible Schoolyard series focuses on factors and considerations that influence personal food choices. Originally created for 8th graders, these recipes and discussions can be adapted for different ages and are great for a classroom or dinner table! View Resource »
Farm to School Teaching Resources
This website, based out of North Carolina, has some excellent lessons and recipes for the school garden! Lessons are sorted by grade level, from PreK through high school. View Resource »
Wisconsin in the Classroom
This website has links to many garden lesson plans and activities, including fun facts and hands-on activities. View Resource »
Growing Healthy Children
Growing Healthy Children is a toolkit for garden-based nutrition education. This at-a-glance guide includes activity cards with nutrition lessons and resources for your classroom, cafeteria, or in the garden itself. Activities are supported by research from the field and success stories from Wisconsin schools. Growing Healthy Children was co-written by WSGI, the Oneida County Health Department, Northwoods LEAN, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. View Resource »
