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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. A parent booklet (English and Spanish) and poster set are also available.
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Dig In! Teacher's Guide
Lessons 1-10
- 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: The Global Garden
- Lesson 7: Chef Challenge
- Lesson 8: Fruits and Veggies Many Ways
- Lesson 9: The Power of Choice
- Lesson 10: Harvest Celebration!
Student Handouts
- Lesson 1, Handout 1: Deliciously Edible Plant Part
- 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 Knowledge 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 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