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    Beginner Lessons

    The Beginner Lessons form the foundation with a sound overview of the core concepts of food production.

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    The Intermediate Lessons allow students to experiment and prove the core concepts.

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    The Advanced Lessons give students an opportunity to apply what they've learned in the previous levels.

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    Seed Starting Curriculum

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    What is a Food Desert?

    Gain insight into food deserts, the communities they impact, and how edible education may offer a solution.

    The Difference Between Rainwater and Tap Water

    Not all water is created equal especially when we're talking about the health and development of plants and people.

    Why Rain is Important

    Rain or the lack of an adequate supply can have profound effects on farming and the communities that rely on the harvest.

    Anatomy of a Seed

    It all begins with a seed and this article dives deep into the 5 primary parts of the seed that make it all possible.

Beginner Lessons

This Lesson Library contains all the lessons in the Beginner Level of the Edible Learning Lab. Use the search fields below to narrow the list of lessons. You can also view the Intermediate Level and Advanced Level lessons or the entire Edible Learning Lab Curriculum in the Resource Library.

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Lesson 1.1 Seed Needs

Seed Needs

Creating an Ideal Environment for Growing Seeds

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The base of any garden operation is the ability to successfully start seeds and that requires a proper medium. This lesson walks students through the recipe for a perfect soilless seed starting medium.
Lesson: 1.1 |
Station: Seed Starting |
Level:
Beginner
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Format: Essential Skill
Lesson 1.2 What's Inside?

What’s Inside?

The Anatomy of a Seed

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It's imperative that students have a firm understanding of the anatomy of a seed. This lesson explores the various parts of the seed and the role each plays in the development process.
Lesson: 1.2 |
Station: Seed Starting |
Level:
Beginner
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Format: Class Discussion
Lesson 1.3 Will These Grow?

Will These Grow?

The Basics of Germination Testing

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Sometimes seed stock expires for a variety of reason. Being able to test it for germination rates is a vital skill for any farmer. This lesson teaches students how to perform germination tests on seed samples.
Lesson: 1.3 |
Station: Seed Starting |
Level:
Beginner
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Format: Essential Skill
Lesson 1.4 Infinite Choices

Infinite Choices

Selecting Which Seeds to Grow

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The best thing to grow in your garden is the very fruits and vegetables you enjoy eating the most. This lesson explores seasonal and companion planting based on the favorite varieties of the class.
Lesson: 1.4 |
Station: Seed Starting |
Level:
Beginner
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Format: Class Discussion
Lesson 1.5 Seed Knowledge

Seed Knowledge

The A, B, Cs of Reading Seed Packets

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Seed packets contain a wealth of knowledge that denotes the specific conditions required for optimal growth. In this lesson, students learn to read seed packets to gather the seed starting information they need.
Lesson: 1.5 |
Station: Seed Starting |
Level:
Beginner
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Format: Class Project
Lesson 1.6 A Matter of Degrees

A Matter of Degrees

Measuring and Evaluating Soil Temperature

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The temperature of the soil is an important factor for optimal plant growth. In this lesson, students learn how to measure soil temp in order to optimize it for seed germination.
Lesson: 1.6 |
Station: Seed Starting |
Level:
Beginner
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Format: Essential Skill
1.7-Flats-and-Cells

Flats, Cells and Medium

Starting Your First Set of Seeds

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Good farm planning includes knowing when to start seeds to replace the upcoming harvest. This lesson allows students to develop their seed starting skills by sowing seeds in flats to develop seedlings for future transplant.
Lesson: 1.7 |
Station: Seed Starting |
Level:
Beginner
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Format: Essential Skill
Lesson 1.8 Growing Up

Growing UP

The Physiology of the Sprouting Process

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Understanding the process that seeds go through as they emerge and develop into young seedlings is the perfect way to watch nature unfold. In this lessons, students will demonstrate their understanding of this process.
Lesson: 1.8 |
Station: Seed Starting |
Level:
Beginner
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Format: Class Discussion
1.9-Grow-time

Grow Time

It Takes More Than the Seed

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The elusive goal for any farmer is to provide optimal conditions in the garden. In this lesson, students will create a rendering that depicts the perfect conditions needed for plant development.
Lesson: 1.9 |
Station: Seed Starting |
Level:
Beginner
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Format: Class Project
1.10-Light-is-Life

Light is Life

Why Seedlings Need Light

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Light is a critical input for plant development. In this lesson, students will explore the role and impact that light has on plants during the seed starting process.
Lesson: 1.10 |
Station: Seed Starting |
Level:
Beginner
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Format: Experiment
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