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Conduct Science Experiments

EXPLORE WHAT LIVES AND GROWS IN THE DIRT

Conduct cool hands-on science experiments to learn about what plants need to grow and how food changes forms and arrives at the dinner table. Take a close look at soil, understand the magic of photosynthesis, cook the perfect potato and more!


Learning Objectives

By the end of the program you will be able to: 

  • Complete key steps in the scientific method 
  • Describe what soil is made of and explain why it's important 
  • Understand photosynthesis and what a plant needs to grow
  • Use the scientific method to enhance food preparation

 

40

%
Percent of Daily Calories that Comes from Sugars and Fats

For kids and adolescents (2-18), about 40% of their daily calories come from added sugars and solid fats.

Week One Activities

Lesson: What is Soil?

Week Two Activities

Lesson: “Break it down” with decomposers

Week Four Activities

Test which type of soil is best for holding water (Slide presentation)

Instructions for experiment (handout)

Week Five Activities

The Magic of Photosynthesis: can plants live without sunlight (Slide presentation)

Instructions for experiment (handout)

What is photosynthesis (Video 4:10 min from HappyLearningTV)

Week Six Activities

What’s the Best Way to Bake a Potato? (Slide presentation)

Instructions for Baked Potato
Experiment
(Handout) 

Videos about potatoes (handout) 

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