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FY2021-FY2025 Approved Curriculum List
Posted on September 24, 2021
Food Smarts
Posted on October 21, 2020
Interactive, learner-centered curriculum for nutrition educator bringing programs to low-income audiences. Ideally a recipe is prepared during each lesson.
Audience: Grades 3rd-12th
Number of Lessons: 5-6
Lesson Length: About 60-90 minutes
Common Core: No
Language: English
Price: TBD
Embedded Assessment: Yes
Curriculum Implementation Guidelines
Food Smarts curriculum provides four options for lesson plans: five 60-minute lessons, five 90-minute lessons, six 60-minute lessons, or six 90-minute lessons. You may choose which lesson plan you would like to follow for your particular group, however lessons in the selected plan must be taught in sequence (not stand alone). Leah's Pantry facilitator training is required.
Around the Table Nourishing Families (Caregiver)
Posted on October 7, 2020
Holistic, trauma-sensitive nutrition education workshop based curricula designed for teens, young adults or parents/caregivers of children to spend time cooking, sharing and exploring how to best nourish body and mind.
Audience: Adults
Number of Lessons: 6
Lesson Length: About 90 minutes
Common Core: N/A
Language: English & Spanish
Price: TBD
Embedded Assessment: Yes
Curriculum Implementation Guidelines
Around the Table curriculum consists of six lessons, to be taught in sequence (not stand alone). Kitchen or facility with room for hands-on food preparation required. Facilitator training required prior to implementing. Two facilitators are recommended. Adult DE evaluation is required for FY21.
Around the Table (Youth/High School)
Posted on October 7, 2020
Holistic, trauma-sensitive nutrition education workshop based curricula designed for teens, young adults or parents/caregivers of children to spend time cooking, sharing and exploring how to best nourish body and mind.
Audience: High School
Number of Lessons: 6
Lesson Length: About 90 minutes
Common Core: No
Language: English
Price: TBD
Embedded Assessment: Yes
Curriculum Implementation Guidelines
Around the Table curriculum consists of six lessons, to be taught in sequence (not stand alone). Kitchen or facility with room for hands-on food preparation required. Facilitator training required prior to implementing. Two facilitators are recommended.
Seed to Supper
Posted on October 1, 2018
Curriculum Description
Seed to Supper is a six week classroom-based beginning gardening curriculum developed by Oregon Food Bank in collaboration with Oregon State University Extension. The goal of the program is to increase food security of low-income audiences by providing training in beginning vegetable gardening. The curriculum uses structured PowerPoint slide sets, a participant workbook, and time for instructor/student Q&A. Materials to train volunteer teachers from the community are also provided.
Audience: |
Adults and Seniors |
Number of Lessons: |
6 |
Lesson Length: |
About 2 hours |
Common Core: |
N/A |
Language: |
English, Spanish course book |
Price: |
Free |
Embedded Assessment: |
Yes |
Curriculum Implementation Guidelines
Seed to Supper lessons are not stand-alone and must be taught in the sequence provided. Participants should be provided with the course booklet plus additional resources educators use to supplement their teaching. The pre- and post-program survey included in the curriculum is required. The curriculum is flexible to meet participants' needs. For example, there is a presentation on container gardening that may be useful to urban gardeners.
Eagle Adventure
Posted on October 1, 2018
Curriculum Description
Eagle Adventure is for grades 1-3, designed around the Eagle Book series developed by CDC Div of Diabetes Translation’s Native Diabetes Wellness Program, Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee and Indian Health Service, in response to the burden of type 2 diabetes among Native Americans and need for prevention materials for children. EA teaches importance of fruits, vegetables and physical activity. Relevant for prevention of diabetes, obesity and other chronic disease, EA honors tradition and culture with storytelling.
Audience: |
Grades 1-3 |
Number of Lessons: |
4 plus “Eagle Play” |
Lesson Length: |
35 minutes |
Common Core: |
N/A |
Language: |
English |
Price: |
Free |
Embedded Assessment: |
Not Required |
Curriculum Implementation Guidelines
Curriculum must be taught as a series in sequential order. The Eagle Play is part of the program and must precede the Lessons.
Junior Master Gardener – Level 2
Posted on September 17, 2018
Curriculum Description
The Junior Master Gardener (JMG) Level 2 Operation Thistle module allows students to participate in novel, hands-on activities focusing on Plant Growth and Development. Students will work as a group to complete lessons in each of learning concepts in the guide then work independently to complete activities which are found within the mission briefs and mission option pages. JMG Level Two combines Teacher/Leader Guide and reproducible pages of independent student “handbook” activities into a single book. This premier program encourages youth to take part service projects in their community.
Audience: |
Grades 6-8 |
Number of Lessons: |
12 Chapters |
Lesson Length: |
30-45 minutes |
Common Core: |
No |
Language: |
English |
Price: |
$40 |
Embedded Assessment: |
No |
Curriculum Implementation Guidelines
Lessons may be used individually as stand-alone lessons. The program can be implemented in schools, after-school programs, or other groups interested in young gardeners. Teaching multiple activities within a teaching concept is recommended. Please note: JMG Level 2 Operation Water is not approved for AZ Health Zone use.
Botany on Your Plate
Posted on November 1, 2017
Curriculum Description
Botany on Your Plate is a life science unit that inspires children to explore the fascinating realm of plants we eat. Every lesson begins with plant tastings that spark curiosity, interesting question, and social dialogue to fuel the learning process. This inquiry approach engages children as botanists observing and collecting data, discussing findings, and reflecting on what they learn as they study edible roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds.
Audience: |
Grades K-4 |
Number of Lessons: |
8 |
Lesson Length: |
30-60 minutes |
Common Core: |
No |
Language: |
English |
Price: |
$21.95 |
Embedded Assessment: |
No |
Curriculum Implementation Guidelines
Lessons #1 and #8 are recommended. Lessons #2-7 are required. The lessons are designed to be implemented in sequence. These lessons are not stand alone. Lessons can be taught in 30 minutes, but 60 minutes is recommended.
Learn, Grow, Eat & Go!
Posted on November 1, 2017
Curriculum Description
Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! (LGEG) is a 10-week unit of study (two lessons per week) that is hands-on, multi-faceted, and academically rich. It combines the interdisciplinary elements of nutrition, garden science, physical activity, food preparation, and fresh vegetable tastings to improve the health and wellness of children, families, and the school community.
Audience: |
Grades 2-5 |
Number of Lessons: |
20 |
Lesson Length: |
Varies from 15-60 minutes; most lessons are 30-45 minutes |
Common Core: |
No |
Language: |
English (handouts in English and Spanish) |
Price: |
$52.00 (set of 5 featured children’s books available for an additional $50) |
Embedded Assessment: |
No |
Curriculum Implementation Guidelines
- The lessons are designed to be implemented in sequence. These lessons are not stand alone.
- This curriculum guides each class in planning and planting a garden. The size of the garden may be modified according to the curriculum.
- At least six food exposures are recommended. Two Garden Kitchen recipe demonstrations are recommended. Ten Go Strong classroom exercises are recommended (one per week). “Growing further” lesson extensions are optional.
Grow It, Try It, Like It!
Posted on August 23, 2016
Grow It, Try, Like It! is a nutrition education kit Featuring MyPlate is a garden-themed nutrition education kit for child care center staff that introduces children to: three fruits - peaches, strawberries, and cantaloupe; and three vegetables - spinach, sweet potatoes, and crookneck squash. The kit includes seven booklets featuring fruits and vegetables with fun activities through the imaginary garden at Tasty Acres Farm! It also has a CD-ROM with Supplemental Information and a DVD with Cool Puppy Pup's Picnic and Lunch Parties. Each set of lessons contains: hands-on activities, planting activities, and nutrition education activities that introduce MyPlate. Use the kit to promote learning at home with fun parent/child activities and family-sized recipes that give tips for cooking with children.
Audience: |
Pre-School |
Number of Lessons: |
7 Booklets (5 lessons per booklet) |
Lesson Length: |
15-30 minutes |
Common Core: |
N/A |
Language: |
English |
Price: |
Free |
Embedded Assessment: |
N/A |
Curriculum Implementation Guidelines
The booklets are designed to be taught in sequential order and follow a Day 1 to Day 5 Planning Chart. Booklets may be taught in any order or individually, following the lesson order within each booklet.