Introduce students to the journey of food from farm to plate with the Farm-to-Fork Lab Kit. This supplemental kit includes materials for a variety of lab activities that focus on critical farm-to-table issues, such as production, processing, transportation, and distribution of food. The kit features scenario cards to enhance student problem-solving skills, helping them consider ethical dilemmas and meal planning with dietary restrictions and budgets.
Set of 22 Farm To Fork Lab Kit Scenario Cards with 40 different scenarios
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Downloadable curriculum
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Curriculum
Farm To Fork Kit
Lesson topics:
Production of Goods
Processing Agricultural Products
Transporting Food to a Regional Distribution Center
Shipping Produce to Local Retail Stores
Food Ending Up on Your Plate
Teaching hours: 7
Includes: Presentation slides, student activities, and pre- and post-assessments Aligns to:National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education and CASE
Lab activities allow application of concepts with hands-on learning
Enough materials for multiple small groups to work on activities simultaneously
Carrying case for ease of storage
Easy-to-implement, supplemental kit for a one-week unit in FCS or agriculture classes
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FAQs
How many kits would you recommend for a 20-student classroom?
It depends on your budget and how you want to implement the kit. In general, we recommend two kits for a 20-student classroom.
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