Lessons & Resources for Educators
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.
Download This Lesson: Dairy
Brief Description: Students will be able to look at the origin of dairy cows and the differences between cow breeds. They also will be able to explain the difference between organic and traditional dairy farming. Students will be able to write directions and construct bar graphs while learning about nutrition and composting activities.
Download This Lesson: Apples
Brief Description: Students will be able to explain the history of apples growing in the United States and locate orchards on a Maine map. They will increase their awareness of the environment and nutrition by writing a public service announcement for elementary students about the health benefits of apples. Students also will participate in math strategies and composting activities involving apples.
Download This Lesson: Strawberry
Brief Description: Students will be able to explain the history of strawberries and how they are grown. They will be able to identify parts of the strawberry plant and explain the health benefits and nutrients found in strawberries. Students will also be able to cook and design a healthy meal using strawberries.
Download This Lesson: Wild Blueberry
Brief Description: Students will be able to identify where blueberries are grown in Maine and describe their growing season. They will be able to list the nutrients in blueberries and enter information into tables. Students will also learn about foods and how foods affect health.
Download This Lesson: Cranberries
Brief Description: Students will be able to explain the history of cranberries and locate where they are grown in the United States and on a Maine map. They will be able to explain how cranberries are grown from planting through harvesting. Students will also be able to practice letter writing along with table and graph construction.