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Plate to Planet - Lesson 4

Plate to Planet - Lesson 4
Contributors
Beyond Benign, Inc.
Teacher | Bretton Woods Elementary School
Professor | Bridgewater State University
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Summary
*This is lesson 4 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.

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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
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Green Chemistry Principles
Waste Prevention
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Zero Hunger
Good Health and Well-Being
Climate Action
Life on Land
NGSS Standards, if applicable
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics: 5-LS2-1
Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.
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…
● Students will learn through inquiry how to isolate proteins from a natural substance.
● Students will assess and evaluate natural resources from agriculture for alternative, sustainable uses.
● Students will discover alternative, non-animal-based sources for dietary protein, fashion products, and more.
Common pedagogies covered
Collaborative/cooperative learning
Context-based learning
Game-based learning
Hands-on learning
Problem-based learning
Student-centered learning
Time required (if applicable)
(2) x 40 minute classes

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Safety Precautions, Hazards, and Risk Assessment
Follow standard classroom safety protocol when doing lab activities. The use of protective eyewear and gloves is recommended.
Teacher Recommendations or Piloting Data (if available)
Chinese yams, which are our base material, can be challenging to find. In the United States, Chinese Yams can be acquired at ebay, H Mart locations, and 99 Ranch locations.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.59877/WGVH4957
Creative Commons License