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A Taste of Leafy Greens

Students explore a variety of greens to identify their structure and function in plant growth and prepare, cook, differentiate, and enjoy the health benefits leafy greens have to offer.

Grades
K – 2
Estimated Time
50 minutes
Updated
May 23, 2023

Background

Lesson Activities

Credits

Author

Midwest Food Connection

Standards

National Content Area Standards

  • Health/Nutrition
    • Health Standard 1: Comprehend functional health knowledge to enhance health.
      • 1.2.2: Identify benefits of practicing health-promoting behaviors.
    • Health Standard 7: Demonstrate observable health and safety practices.
      • 7.2.1: Demonstrate age and developmentally appropriate observable health and safety practices.
  • Science
    • 1-LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
      • 1-LS1-1: Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.