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    Beginner Lessons

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

    Intermediate Lessons

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

    Advanced Lessons

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

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    Seed Starting Curriculum

    Soil Management Curriculum

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    Composting Curriculum

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    Teaching Kitchen 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.

Intermediate Lessons

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

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Intermediate Lesson 2.16 Mystery Diagnosis

Mystery Diagnosis

Early Warning System

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There are countless issues that can derail an entire harvest including developmental challenges and disease. In this lesson, students explore the plant problems as they arise and document them in a resource guide for future reference.
Lesson: 2.16 |
Station: Soil Management |
Level:
Intermediate
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Format: Class Project
Intermediate Lesson 2.17 Busy Bees

Busy Bees

Be a Bee

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Pollination is an essential process for many plant varieties that set fruit. In this lesson, students will explore the importance of pollination and perform pollination on cukes to calculate a germination rate.
Lesson: 2.17 |
Station: Soil Management |
Level:
Intermediate
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Format: Class Project
Intermediate Lesson 2.18 Super Cuts

Super Cuts

Strategic Cutting

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Pruning can have a dramatic effect on the total production of certain plant varieties. Basil is a great example. In this lesson, students will compare the yield of pruned and unpruned basil plants to see just how effective the process can be.
Lesson: 2.18 |
Station: Soil Management |
Level:
Intermediate
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Format: Experiment
Intermediate Lesson 2.19 Perfect Timing

Perfect Timing

Dial It In

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Harvesting is a timing issue more than a physical act. Taste is at its peak in a short window so farmers are focused on identifying that moment before they take action. In this lesson, students will taste the varieties in the Lab to determine the days from transplant to peak harvest.
Lesson: 2.19 |
Station: Soil Management |
Level:
Intermediate
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Format: Essential Skill
Intermediate Lesson 2.20 Switch

Switch

Creating the Perfect Plan

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Nutrient depletion is a constant threat in any garden. In this lesson, students will learn to test the soil to identify which nutrients need to be replenished and learn how to achieve the results they need with amendments.
Lesson: 2.20 |
Station: Soil Management |
Level:
Intermediate
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Format: Essential Skill
Intermediate Lesson 3.1 Worm Hotel

Worm Hotel

A Bigger Better...Worm Farm?

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Worms provide a critical function in the food production process. So in this lesson you will design a bigger better worm farm to supercharge your vermicomposting process.
Lesson: 3.1 |
Station: Vermiculture |
Level:
Intermediate
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Format: Class Project
Intermediate Lesson 3.2 What a Worm Likes

What a Worm Likes

Keep it Earthy

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Composting requires oxygen, not just hungry worms and microorganisms. This lesson explores the role oxygen plays in the process.
Lesson: 3.2 |
Station: Vermiculture |
Level:
Intermediate
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Format: Class Discussion
Intermediate Lesson 3.3 Inside the Worm

Inside the Worm

A Look Inside

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There is no better way to explore the anatomy of a worm than to see it up close. This lesson uses a dissection to examine the various internal systems of a worm's anatomy.
Lesson: 3.3 |
Station: Vermiculture |
Level:
Intermediate
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Format: Experiment
Intermediate Lesson 3.4 Worms for Lunch

Worms for Lunch

The Unseen Helpers

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It's always helpful to have a solid reference guide to turn to when an unknown critter arrives on the scene. This lesson is the start to an ongoing project that will result in a catalog of microorganisms that call the worm bin home.
Lesson: 3.4 |
Station: Vermiculture |
Level:
Intermediate
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Format: Class Project
Intermediate Lesson 3.5 Worm Cafe

Worm Cafe

Celebrity Chef for Worms

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Taking care of a pet can be a real chore for kids and a composting bin with a few thousand worms is no exception. This lesson has students experiment to determine the best method for preserving bulk meals for the worms.
Lesson: 3.5 |
Station: Vermiculture |
Level:
Intermediate
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Format: Experiment
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