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Plate to Planet - Lesson 1

Plate to Planet - Lesson 1
Contributors
Beyond Benign
Beyond Benign, Inc.
Veronica Morab…
Teacher | Bretton Woods Elementary School
Robert Baldo
Professor | Bridgewater State University
cover for plate to planet curriculum with smiling Earth holding a plate of food
Summary
*This is lesson 1 of a 4-lesson unit. Green Chemistry technologies are serving as tools to capture the imagination of the next generation of problem solvers. This is a unit investigating biodiversity, food as science, and chemistry as a tool for solving sustainability challenges. The Plate to Planet Unit teaches students in grades 3-5 how food production and food decisions impact our environment. The resources feature detailed connections to NGSS life and physical sciences as well as crosscutting concepts. Resources that bring chemistry to life in the classroom create content that is compelling to students of all ages.
Keywords
Biodiversity
Sustainability
Food Science

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Moderation state
Published
Object Type
Laboratory experiment
Activities/Technology (e.g., in-class activities, online games, hands-on activities/manipulatives, outreach, virtual tools, etc.)
Audience
Elementary School
Published on
Green Chemistry Principles
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
Real-Time Pollution Prevention
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Zero Hunger
Good Health and Well-Being
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
Life on Land
NGSS Standards, if applicable
3-LS4-3 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat, some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.
3-LS2-1 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
Construct an argument that some animals form groups that help members survive.
Learning Goals/Student Objectives
Overarching Question:
How will we sustainably feed an estimated 9 billion people, by the time you reach adulthood (2030)?
Learning Objectives:
Students will…
● Make predictions about how many diverse species they will see within their specified area.
● Review safety procedures for outside activities.
● Observe and record the species (both plant and animal) in their journal
● Use resources to identify the plants and animals if they are unknown.
● Share results with the class to compare areas to others within the class.
Common pedagogies covered
Collaborative/cooperative learning
Context-based learning
Game-based learning
Hands-on learning
Multimedia-based learning
Problem-based learning
Student-centered learning
Time required (if applicable)
(2) 40 minute class periods

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Jonathon Moir
Reviewed by
Greg Sloan
Safety Precautions, Hazards, and Risk Assessment
Review safety procedures for outside activities with students
Prior to class, teachers should investigate outdoor areas for any potential safety risks such as poison ivy or poison oak.
Teacher Recommendations or Piloting Data (if available)
(N/A)
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.59877/TUTY3549
Related Learning Objects
Plate to Planet - Lesson 2
Plate to Planet - Lesson 3
Plate to Planet - Lesson 4
Plate to Planet Extension - Elephant Toothpaste
Plate to Planet Extension - Strawberry DNA Extraction

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File (PDF, PPT, image, etc)
unit-overview.docx
plate-to-planet-lesson-slide-deck.pptx
lesson-plan-1.docx
lesson-plan-1_-being-in-the-loop_-kwl-worksheet_1.docx
lesson-plan-1_-being-in-the-loop_-before-and-after-comparisons_worksheet-2.docx
lesson-plan-1_-biodiversity-in-our-own-backyard_worksheets_3.docx
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