LESSON 01 55 MIN

Planting the Seed

LESSON 02 55 MIN

Farming Basics

LESSON 03 55 MIN

Food System Basics

LESSON 04 55 MIN

Urban Agriculture & Your Local Market

LESSON 09 55 MIN

Producing Social Impact

LESSON 010 55 MIN

Responsible Sourcing & Forecasting

LESSON 011 55 MIN

Capstone Food Event

LESSON 012 55 MIN

Planet to Plate Reflection

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LESSON 05 55 MIN

Kitchen & Community

LESSON 06 55 MIN

Presentation & Hospitality

LESSON 07 55 MIN

Event Marketing & Sales

LESSON 08 55 MIN

Spacemaking & Sustainable Engagement

The Edible Learning Curriculum is an interactive, 12-lesson introduction to social entrepreneurship with an emphasis on symbiotic ecosystems and food justice. Through a project-based learning approach grounded in collaborative tasks, students learn where their food comes from, how to make and sell edible products, and ultimately, the value that local access to healthy food brings to the community.

F A R M

Symbiotic Ecosystem

a biological community of interacting organisms and

their physical environment; a complex network or

interconnected system

F O O D

Food Justice

a grassroots initiative emerging from many communities in response

to food insecurity and economic pressures that prevent access to healthy, nutritious, and culturally

appropriate foods

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Social Entrepreneurship

application of practical, innovative and sustainable approaches that generate a Triple Bottom Line return.

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Symbiotic Ecosystema biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment; a complex network or interconnected system.

L E S S O N 0 1 Planting the Seed 55 MIN

KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION

Explore the symbiotic relation-ships between organisms in an ecosystem to determine the health of the environment.

INDEPENDENT/GROUP WORK

Each student individually plants their own vegetable seed in the classroom garden.

TEACHING OBJECTIVE

A symbiotic ecosystem starts with a seed and is nurtured through a well- balanced environment

L E S S O N 0 2 Farming Basics 55 MIN

KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION

Investigate the effects of modern food production on the public.

INDEPENDENT/GROUP WORK

Students tend to three sisters crop in classroom garden. Examine seed-to-harvest management and the advantages of access to a local symbiotic food ecosystem.

TEACHING OBJECTIVE

The evolution of large scale modern farming networks has affected the health of local symbiotic food ecosystems in positive and negative ways.

L E S S O N 0 4 Urban Agriculture & Your Local Market 55 MIN

KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION

Compare and contrast the hardships and opportunities of utilizing neighborhood food production in dense urban areas.

INDEPENDENT/GROUP WORK

Students interact with SPROUT vertical farming mobile unit in the classroom garden. Analyze examples of how local and mobile farming creates more flexibility for spaces to grow and have access to healthy, fresh food year round.

TEACHING OBJECTIVE

Hands on contributions made by local communities help create a healthier food ecosystem.

L E S S O N 0 3 Food System Basics 55 MIN

KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION

Trace the network that delivers food to our plate, and determine the issues that arise from transporting our food across the country

INDEPENDENT/GROUP WORK

Students observe and sample chef pickling demonstration. Students experiment with different preservation methods to find better ways to mitigate transportation issues and maintain foods freshness.

TEACHING OBJECTIVE

Because food production and delivery networks are complex, it's important to source food from local farmers when accessible.

F A R M

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Food Justicea grassroots initiative emerging from many communities in response to food insecurity and economic pressures that prevent access to healthy, nutritious, and culturally appropriate foods.

L E S S O N 0 5 Kitchen & Community 55 MIN

KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION

In response to food desserts, students explore the food justice movement including sharing stories about how the kitchen plays an important role in building a sense of community amongst people.

INDEPENDENT/GROUP WORK

Students engage in a farmer’s market field trip where they will procure fresh ingredients for meal creation in the kitchen.

TEACHING OBJECTIVE

Fostering teamwork and organi-zation are paramount in feeding communities. The common bonds over the food we source, make and eat together helps support community and promote food justice.

L E S S O N 0 6 Presentation & Hospitality 55 MIN

KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION

Evaluate the amount of planning necessary to execute a good idea in the hospitality industry.

INDEPENDENT/GROUP WORK

Students transform raw ingredients into a communal experience and share a Family Meal together.

TEACHING OBJECTIVE

The sharing of a good idea requires careful planning, the assembly of raw ingredients, and thoughtful presentation.

L E S S O N 0 7 Event Marketing & Sales 55 MIN

KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION

Distinguish best practices for how to successfully market an idea to others.

INDEPENDENT/GROUP WORK

Splash: That social media engagement.

TEACHING OBJECTIVE

A clear, unified message can effectively promote an idea and keep the community engaged by providing shared excitement around a common goal.

L E S S O N 0 8 Spacemaking & Sustainable Engagement 55 MIN

KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION

Students analyze how the design of a space can influence their guests overall food and dining experiences.

INDEPENDENT/GROUP WORK

Students work in groups to construct the layout for a restaurant to promote an engaging ambience.

TEACHING OBJECTIVE

A well designed space is resourceful, engages many senses, and enhances a visitor’s overall experience.

F O O D

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F U N

Social Entrepreneurshipapplication of practical, innovative and sustainable approaches that generate a Triple Bottom Line return

L E S S O N 0 9 Producing Social Impact 55 MIN

KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION

Connect how in social entrepreneurship people, the planet, and profit interact in order to create balance for a healthy community.

INDEPENDENT/GROUP WORK

With the help of a guest mentor, students plan a capstone food event for the class, and decide how to use food as a medium to achieve larger social impact goals.

TEACHING OBJECTIVE

Successful events serve as a social platform to bring communities together and promote good ideas.

L E S S O N 1 0 Responsible Sourcing & Forecasting 55 MIN

KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION

Examine what methods of responsible food sourcing and planning can be taken to ensure positive and sustainable impact on the local community.

INDEPENDENT/GROUP WORK

Students prepare and execute preliminary service needs for capstone food event.

TEACHING OBJECTIVE

Responsibly sourced, local ingredients helps enhance a sus-tainable community network and ultimately saves money.

L E S S O N 1 1 Capstone Food Event 55 MIN

KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION

Discuss how events bring communities together by raising awareness for food justice and strengthening communal bonds.

INDEPENDENT/GROUP WORK

Students market their event and sell healthy edible products to their local community.

TEACHING OBJECTIVE

The creation of a social entrepreneurial platform promotes healthy food and brings the community together around a common purpose.

L E S S O N 1 2 Planet to Plate Reflection 55 MIN

KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION

Review and redefine social entrepreneurship exploring how vision, preparation and teamwork are necessary to support, sell, and engage with a local community.

INDEPENDENT/GROUP WORK

Reflect on the Food Impact event and how taking innovative approaches to food justice can benefit both the community and the individual.

TEACHING OBJECTIVE

Every great idea starts as a seed and must be nurtured and supported by its local community to blossom into a great idea.

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Planting the Seed

S T U D E N T P R O M P T S

• notion of large scale awareness

• our role in a system

• identifying problems or needs

• homing into specific individual’s problem-solving actions

A C T I O N I T E M S

EDUCATIONAL: reinforce the lesson’s teaching objective as a snapshot answer to the essential question

NARRATIVE: capture the lesson with a phrase or picture that speaks to the overarching story and concepts of the curriculum as a whole

S K I L L S

COGNITIVE

EvaluationTECHNICAL

Planting

R E S O U R C E S P R O V I D E D

NYSeed Infographic: Symbiotic Ecosystem

Garden bed diagram & planting instructions

Student Package

Field Guide

Seedlings (specific seedling may vary depending on environment and availability)

G L O S S A R Y I T E M S

Symbiosis

Ecosystem

Symbiotic Ecosystems

DURATION: 55 MIN

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Essential Questions

• What makes an ecosystem healthy?

• What makes an ecosystem unhealthy?

Teaching Objective

A symbiotic ecosystem starts with a seed and is nurtured through a well- balanced environment.

Tuning-in Engagements

DEFINE: ecosystem

DEFINE: symbiotic

INTRODUCE: Symbiotic Ecosystem Diagram

WATCH: In Search of Balance trailer

Each student comes to class ready to discuss real world examples of both healthy and unhealthy systems

Core Engagements

KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION

Talk about “symbiosis” and “eco-system” and what they mean

Discuss what makes ecosystems healthy or unhealthy

INDEPENDENT / GROUP WORK

Students plant seeds / seedlings in the classroom garden

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2The Kitchen Community

S T U D E N T P R O M P T S

• notion of large scale awareness

• our role in a system

• identifying problems or needs

• homing into specific individual’s problem-solving actions

A C T I O N I T E M S

EDUCATIONAL: reinforce the lesson’s teaching objective as a snapshot answer to the essential question

NARRATIVE: capture the lesson with a phrase or picture that speaks to the overarching story and concepts of the curriculum as a whole

S K I L L S

COGNITIVE

PlanningTECHNICAL

Organization

R E S O U R C E S P R O V I D E D

Purveyor Order Form

Kitchen layout Diagram

Brigade System Infographic

Student Package

Field Guide

G L O S S A R Y I T E M S

Food Justice

Food Desert

Food Purveyor

Procurement

DURATION: 55 MIN

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Essential Questions

• How is the kitchen an important space in people's lives?

• How does sourcing, making, and eating food together enhance communal bonds?

Teaching Objective

Fostering teamwork and organization are paramount in feeding communities. The common bonds over the food we source, make and eat together helps support community and promote food justice.

Tuning-in Engagements

DEFINE: Food Justice

DEFINE: Food Desert

IDENTIFY: an example of a food desert

WATCH: Sustainable use of a whole animal “Nose to Tail”

OR: Edible Foraging

Core Engagements

KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION

How is the kitchen an important space in people's lives?

How does the relationship between markets and kitchens impact what communities consume?

How does sourcing, making, and eating food together enhance communal bonds?

INDEPENDENT / GROUP WORK:

Food purveyor guest speaker and field trip to a farmers market to “procure” certain items from their Purveyor Order Form

Producing Social Impact

S T U D E N T P R O M P T S

• notion of large scale awareness

• our role in a system

• identifying problems or needs

• homing into specific individual’s problem-solving actions

A C T I O N I T E M S

EDUCATIONAL: reinforce the lesson’s teaching objective as a snapshot answer to the essential question

NARRATIVE: capture the lesson with a phrase or picture that speaks to the overarching story and concepts of the curriculum as a whole

S K I L L S

COGNITIVE

Planning

TECHNICAL

Event Planning

R E S O U R C E S P R O V I D E D

Event Planning Checklist

Budget Spreadsheet

Purchase Orders

Menu Planning Diagram

Guest List

Student Package

Field Guide

G L O S S A R Y I T E M S

Social Entrepreneurship

Innovation

Proof of Concept

DURATION: 55 MIN

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Essential Question

• What components serve social impact and how can an event further that cause?

Teaching Objective

Successful events serve as a social platform to bring communities together and promote good ideas.

Tuning-in Engagements

DEFINE: Entrepreneurship

DEFINE: Social Impact

IDENTIFY: the Social Impact platform for the capstone event

WATCH: Social Entrepreneurial video showcasing the popular brand Toms Shoes

Core Engagements

KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION

Discussion of Social Entrepreneurship through the lens of Toms Shoes

INDEPENDENT / GROUP WORK:

Students plan their capstone event, focusing on balance vs. imbalance in their own community and what benefits it will bring to their community.

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F O O D

Educate +

Activate F U N

Operate +

Elevate

Design +

Build

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F L E X I B L E I M M E R S I V E

FA R M T E C H

U R B A N ? I N F R A S T

S O C I A L E N T H A N D S O N

A L L AG E S AC C E S S

D I V E R S E V E RT I C A L

D I S C OV E R Y M I N WA S T E

E X P E R I E N C E B U I L D

P E R M AC U LT U R EC O M M U N I T YF O O D

J U S T I C E

M O B I L E E A S E O F U S EC E N T E R P I E C E

C L A S S RO O M P L A N T

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