Food Origins: Science Lesson
Created by Teacher(s): Dena James|Published on: May 15, 2023
Grades: K, 1, 2
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Biology
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Created by: Oregon Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, Oregon
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students learn where food comes from and the importance of taking care of natural resources.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students draw pictures of the foods they eat with their families and learn about where food comes from.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students discover which natural resources are needed to produce fruits, vegetables, and grains and how to be good stewards of natural resources.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students make posters to show how food and natural resources are connected and explain how to protect natural resources in order to keep the food healthy.
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