Examining the Programs of the US Food Administration
Students will learn about the US Food Administration during World War I and its application to the present day.
Associated Program: Project Learning Garden
Creating Convincing Posters Around Food Choices
Students will examine how World War I posters influenced food choices, and create their own posters to influence healthy eating.
Creating Convincing Speeches Around Food Choices
Students will learn about and create speeches around Food Pledges
Exploring Reasons for Trench Gardens
Students will learn about the benefits and historical significance of trench gardens.
Understanding the Meaning of the Poppy
Students will learn about Flander’s Fields and the significance of the poppy during World War I.
Searching for Observable Plant Characteristics
Students will classify organisms into groups and relate how the determined the groups with how and why scientists use classification.
Searching for Secret Specimens
Students will classify organisms into groups and relate how the determined the groups with how and why scientists use classification.
Dissecting Owl Pellets
Students will dissect owl pellets to collect evidence that they will use to reconstruct the owl’s food web and energy pyramid.
Modeling the Creation of a Dichotomous Key
Students will classify organisms into groups and relate the determined groups with how and why scientists use classification.
Reconstructing the Owl’s Food Web and Energy Pyramid
Students will describe the roles of organisms and the flow of energy within an ecosystem.