Environmental Project : From Seeds to Table
General Objective: To raise environmental awareness and promote healthy habits by planting vegetables and herbs, learning their growth process, and using them in healthy recipes to raise funds for a group activity.
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Specific Objectives:
*Learn vocabulary related to gardening and vegetables in English.
*Understand the life cycle of a plant.
*Develop responsibility by taking care of plants.
*Foster teamwork through group planting and cooking.
*Use English in context through posters, labels, and recipes.
*Raise funds with a food sale to support a shared goal.Materials
* Seed trays/ planting containers ( almacigueras)
* Seeds: broccoli, chard, parsley, lettuce, radish, arugula
* Soil, labels,water bottles
* Garden tools
*Notebooks for plant observation.
* Poster materials for food sale (markers, paper, scissors).
*Cooking ingredients and utensils (later phase)
Project PhasesWeek 1: Introduction and Planting Seeds
Activities:
* Introduce the project: From Seeds to Table
* Teach vocabulary: seeds, soil, water, sun, grow, broccoli, lettuce, etc.
* Watch a short video about planting or plant life cycle.
* Plant seeds in seed trays (almacigueras) in small groups.
* Label each tray with the vegetable name in English.
* Make a " Plant Growth Journal" ( students draw and write observations weekly).
Language focus:
We are planting...This is broccoli.It needs water and sun.
Week 2-4: Caring for the Plants
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Activities:
* Watering, observing, and noting growth in journals.
* Learn parts of the plant: roots,stem,leaves.
* Review weather vocabulary ( sunny,rainy, cloudy) and how it affects plants.
Week 5: Transplanting Day
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Activities:
* Review what the plants need to grow in soil.
* Transplant seedlings to the garden or soil pots.
* Practice giving and following instructions in English: "Dig a hole", "Put the plant in", "Cover with soil", "Water it".
Week 6-- 7: Recipe Planning and Poster Creation
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Activities:
* Brainstorm simple recipes using the harvested vegetables.
* Example: Lettuce and radish salad, parsley sauce, broccoli pie.
* Write recipes in English with pictures.
* Create food stand posters:
" Try our healthy food!
" Homegrown veggies!
* Practice role-plays in English: Would you like a salad?- Yes, please!
Week 8: Cooking and Selling Day
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Activities:
* Prepare recipes together with adult support.
* Set up food stands and sell to families or other classes.
* Use English phrases during the sale: Hello! This is 30 pesos. Thank you!
* Count and keep the money earned in English.
Week 9 : Closing Reflection and Celebration Plan.
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Activities:
* Reflect on the project: What did we learn? What was difficult?
* Vote on how to spend the money earned ( party, gifts, icecreams, etc).
* Write thank you notes to families/ supporters
.EVALUATION CRITERIA
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* Participation and responsibility in planting and caring for plants.
* Use of English vocabulary in context
.* Collaboration in team tasks.
* Creative input in recipes and poster design.
* Oral interaction during food sale.