A Kid’s Herb Book: For Children of All Ages by Lesley Tierra (2000)
A creative blend of information, projects, activities, preparations, color-in artwork, stories, songs, lore and interesting herbal tidbits. This book will help parents and their children learn about herbs.
NPR The Salt: Love To Hate Cilantro? It’s In Your Genes And Maybe, In Your Head
The very sight of this lacy, green herb can cause some people to scream. The great cilantro debate heats up as scientists start pinpointing cilantrophobe genes.
Love The Garden: Herbs & Spices of the World
Just where in the World do all the amazing herbs we use come from? Have a look and find out where your favorite herb comes from!
The Silly Satsuma Hardcover by Allan Plenderleith (2012)
When Eric Greenbogle wakes up on Christmas morning there are no presents under the tree – because Eric has been a BAD BOY! All he finds is a single bright orange satsuma. But this is no ordinary satsuma as Father Christmas has given it magical powers. The satsuma springs to life and tries to show … Continued
North Carolina Sweet Potatoes: How Did That Get in My Lunchbox
Students explore the farm to fork life cycle of a sweet potato to truly understand how we go from plants in the ground to fries on a plate.
North Carolina Sweet Potatoes: How Did That Get in My Lunchbox
Students explore the farm to fork life cycle of a sweet potato to truly understand how we go from plant s in the ground to fries on a plate.
North Carolina Sweet Potatoes: Food Labeling
This lesson will use sweet potatoes to explore such labeling options as conventional, organic, GMO, and gluten-free Student Food Labeling and Sweet Potatoes Worksheet Student USDA Coexistence Fact Sheet Worksheet Teacher Sweet Potato Recipe Sheet Coexistence Biotech Farming Fact Sheet Coexistence Conventional Farming Fact Sheet Coexistence Organic Farming Fact Sheet Coexistence Overview Fact Sheet FDA … Continued
History: 6 Things You May Not Know About Pumpkins
In two minutes, this video engagingly delivers a host of facts about pumpkins. Students will learn that each pumpkin has about 500 seeds, pumpkins originated in Central America, 19th century New Englanders thought that pumpkins could cure snake bites, and much more.
Louisiana Ag in the Classroom: How to Grow a Monster
Students read How to Grow a Monster, describe the needs of a zucchini plant, identify the structure and function of zucchini plant parts, grow classroom zucchini plants, and experiment with different environments and growing conditions
How to Grow a Monster by Kiki Thorpe (2020)
Last year, Gabe’s mom grew way too many zucchinis. This year, Gabe and his sister have a secret plan to take control of the garden. They have to stop the zucchini madness!