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Social Studies/History

June 13, 2019 By Renata Solan

The Three Sisters

This comprehensive project (designed for 5th graders) incorporates concepts of plant physiology, companion planting, ecology, history, and ethnobotany. It links to Next Generation Science Standards and is written to span two school years, but concepts could be adapted for shorter lessons. View Resource »
A similar lesson for younger students can be found here.
Want to cook with your Three Sisters harvest? Here’s a recipe!

Filed Under: Culinary Arts, Curricula, Lessons, & Activities, Garden Design, Garden Planning, Health/Nutrition, In the Classroom, Planting, Science/Nature, Social Studies/History

June 13, 2019 By Renata Solan

Traditional Foods in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is home to indigenous and traditional foods from many cultures. Traditional foods increase participation, fruit and vegetable consumption, and students’ knowledge and awareness of the food and culture Wisconsin has to offer. This resource supports the incorporation of traditional foods. View Resource »

Filed Under: Culinary Arts, Curricula, Lessons, & Activities, Health/Nutrition, Social Studies/History

June 13, 2019 By Renata Solan

Ethnobotany for the Holidays

Ethnobotany is the scientific study of the relationships that exist between people and plants. Students share recipes of their favorite foods and research the origins and historical uses of important plant ingredients. Written for grades 3-6; adaptable for other ages. View Resource »

Filed Under: Culinary Arts, Curricula, Lessons, & Activities, Health/Nutrition, In the Classroom, Social Studies/History

August 27, 2018 By Renata Solan

Teaching to the Standards

Collective School Garden Network has resources from across the Web to help you incorporate garden-based education and plant projects while adhering to educational standards. View Resource »

Filed Under: Activities, Curricula, Curricula, Lessons, & Activities, In the Classroom, Math, Science/Nature, Social Studies/History, Writing/Reading

May 8, 2018 By Renata Solan

Teaching History in the Garden

There are many ways to integrate history lessons into your school garden.  In this article, KidsGardening.org presents some ways to use the garden as a tool to discuss a particular era in history; introduce life in a different culture; explore an event; research the historical value and travels of a particular plant; and study important people in history. View Resource »

Filed Under: Curricula, Lessons, & Activities, Social Studies/History

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