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Dig In! Standards-Based Nutrition Education from the Ground Up

Nov 05, 2014

About this Lesson Plan

Subject: Nutrition/Science/Food
Duration: 20-40 minutes each lesson
Grades: 4-5
Ages: 9-11
Reading Levels: Intermediate
Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills:

Explore a world of possibilities in the garden and on your plate using ten inquiry-based lessons that engage 5th and 6th graders in growing, harvesting, tasting, and learning about fruits and vegetables.

This program is currently only available in English. However, a family handout is available in Spanish.

Teachers Guide:

Table of Contents

Dear Teacher Letter

About this Curriculum

Food Safety Mini-Posters

Dig In! At a Glance

Gardening Guide

Acknowledgments

Student Handouts for Lesson 1-10	Teachers Guide Lessons 1-10
Lesson 1, Handout 1: Deliciously Edible Plant Parts Lesson 1, Handout 2: Fruits and Veggies on MyPlate Lesson 2, Handout 1: The Farm to Plate Game! Lesson 2, Handout 2: Dark-Green Leafy Vegetable Taster Lesson 3, Handout 1: Nutrient Knowlege Flashcards Lesson 3, Handout 2: Case of the Missing Subgroup Lesson 3, Handout 3: A Lot Can Happen When... Lesson 4, Handout 1: A-Maze-ing Light Lesson 4, Handout 2: Fuel Up With Veggies...Zoom to the Finish Lesson 5, Handout 1: My Garden Plan Lesson 5, Handout 2: Garden Companions	Lesson 1: The World of Edible Plants Lesson 2: Farm to Plate Lesson 3: Healthy From the Ground Up Lesson 4: Seeking Out What We Need Lesson 5: Eat Your Colors
Lesson 6, Handout 1: Tasty Chickpeas Lesson 6, Handout 2: Garden Pen Pal Lesson 7, Handout 1: Kitchen Measurements Lesson 7, Handout 2: Chef Challenge Lesson 8, Handout 1: Finding Fiber Lesson 8, Handout 2: Fabulous Fruit Lesson 9, Handout 1: The Power of Choice Lesson 9, Handout 2: Fruit Imposters Lesson 10, Handout 1: My Garden Fresh Moments	Lesson 6: The Global Garden Lesson 7: Chef Challenge Lesson 8: Fruits and Veggies Many Ways Lesson 9: The Power of Choice Lesson 10: Harvest Celebration!