Gardening | Grades 6-12 |

Greenhouse Technology

Students will use a greenhouse to germinate seeds and grow plants to better understand the science and dynamics of a greenhouse. For schools without greenhouses students will research, design and create a cost analysis of building a greenhouse at school.

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Gardening | Grades 7-12 |

Genetically Modified Plants: Integrated Pest Management Part 3

Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs, are a very hot topic, but how much do you really know about the science be-hind them? Through science, farmers have been able to reduce the amount of pesticides used, increase yields and improve flavor. This lesson will explore what a GMO is and why we are using them in today’s agriculture.

GMO informational website: www.GMOanswers.com

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Gardening | Grades 6-12 |

Florida Irrigation

This lesson and associated experiments will introduce students to the reasons why irrigation is needed to feed the world and the different types of irrigation being used.

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Gardening | Grades 6-12 | Math, Science, Language Arts, Health, Physical Education

Energy In/Energy Out

Students will evaluate their meal selections, determine the caloric content and evaluate eating and exercise options to maintain a healthy weight.

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Gardening | Grades 6-12 | Health, Physical Education, Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies

The Nutrient Database

USDA’s “Nutrient Database” will be the focus of research to identify which foods contain necessary nutrients and which foods grown in the garden are most nutrient dense or will meet specific nutritional needs.

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Gardening | Grades 5-12 | Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Health

In Search of Essential Nutrients

Students explore the meaning of essential nutrients, using periodic tables to compare the elements that are essential to people and plants. Students make predictions as to where in the environment plants obtain each of their essential elements.

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Nutrition | Grades 6-12 | Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Health

Spice It Up

This lesson is a sensory exploration of the herbs and spices that create food scents and flavors with a mystery twist- geographic and cultural examination. Herb growing in the garden will be encouraged. Students will be asked to explore antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that herbs provide.

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Gardening | Grades 6-12 | Science, Language Arts

Survival Florida

Using a WebQuest, students will research foods grown in Florida and nutritional requirements of different age groups to determine if survival consuming only foods from Florida is possible.

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