Lessons & Resources for Educators
Download This Lesson: People Need Plants
Brief Description: Students will be able to identify parts of a plant and recognize the importance of plants in our daily diet. They will learn new vocabulary and use these in activities pertaining to their own eating habits.
Download This Lesson: Hygiene for Horror
Brief Description: Students will understand cause and effect as well as comparing and contrasting in this lesson and by the end will be able to draw conclusions. Students will learn what contributes to the spread of infectious disease and how pest management can control the spread of infectious disease.
Download This Lesson: A Pest by Any Other Name
Brief Description: Students use critical thinking skills and conduct research on alternative methods to pest management. They will observe, graph, and interpret data while learning the role that insects play in nature. Students will also compare pests that are harmful and pests that are helpful.
Download This Lesson: Mixed Vegetables
Brief Description: Students will learn about the history of vegetables and locate their origin on a world map. They will be able to identify the growing seasons for these vegetables. Students will increase their awareness of the health benefits of vegetables while making a no-bake veggie pizza and participating in writing exercises.
Download This Lesson: Squash
Brief Description: Students will be able to explain the history of squash and locate where it is grown on a Maine map. They will be able to explain what part of the plant squash is, the growing season and its nutritional benefits. Students will be able to explain how foods with vitamin A keep us healthy and write a persuasive letter that includes squash. Students will also be able to participate in composting activities.
Download This Lesson: Potato
Brief Description: Students will be able to explain the history of potatoes and locate where they are grown on a Maine map. They will be able to identify the parts of a potato plant and write directions for planting and optimal growth. Students will also write stories about Mr. Potato for younger students and participate in composting activities.
Download This Lesson: Broccoli
Brief Description: Students will be able to explain the history of broccoli and locate where it is grown on a Maine map. They will be able to explain what part of a plant broccoli is and its nutritional benefits. Also students will be able to observe and predict changes due to cooking and record these in a table.|
Download This Lesson: Buckwheat
Brief Description: Students will be able to explain the history of buckwheat and locate where it is grown on a Maine map. They will be able to identify what part of the plant buckwheat is from and its nutritional benefits. Students will also participate in cooking and composting activities involving buckwheat.
Download This Lesson: Oat
Brief Description: Students will be able to explain the history of oats and locate where they are grown on a Maine map. They will be able to identify what part of the plant oats are from and their climate requirements. Students will also use writing techniques to write about nutrition and the importance of oats.
Download This Lesson: Spinach
Brief Description: Students will be able to explain the history of spinach and locate where it is grown on a Maine map. They will be able to explain what part of the plant spinach is, the growing season and its nutritional benefits. Students will be able to plan a healthy lunch menu and write a persuasive letter that includes spinach. Students will also be able to participate in composting activities.
