Time |
Topic |
Grade |
Focus |
September |
Harvest |
Fourth |
The focus would be on the plant cycle, food processing techniques, regional food production, etc. |
October |
Grain |
Second |
Topographic and geologic differences in farming practices, different types of grains with various nutritional advantages, processing techniques, etc.
|
November/ December |
Regional, National and International Food Choices |
Fifth/Sixth |
Varying food production and preferences, nutritional advantages of certain diets, diversity, cultural differences, etc. |
January |
Food Groups/ Pyramids |
Preschool |
An introduction to different food groups and the food pyramid, etc. |
February |
Plant Cycles |
First |
The emphasis being on the plant cycle, seeds, etc. |
March |
Sugaring and Dairy Mount Holly Farm Visits |
Kindergarten |
Sugaring and dairy as part of Vermont’s heritage, visiting farms in Mount Holly, etc. |
April |
Healthy Soils |
Third |
Components of healthy soil, life cycles, compost, root vegetables, etc .
|
May/June |
Gardens |
All grades |
Time with each class to plant their raised bed |
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