Our Learning Garden - Grade 3-Unit 2 Lesson 1-4 Going Green with Green Lentils

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Our Learning Garden - Grade 3-Unit 2 Lesson 1-4 Going Green with Green LentilsLesson Summary- This unit connects children to seeds (green lentils) as they learn about germinating, harvesting, preparing and sharing food. Students explore the anatomy and physiology of seeds in a dynamic PowerPoint presentation that includes many hands on activities. We explore where green lentils are grown and do mapping exercises. Students use required Math skills in the farmer activity- calculating out how many seeds to plant based on germination. The unit culminates with the class creating The Great Lentil Recipe Book Our goal is to meet many curriculum outcomes as we introduce the students to a Green Lentils (SUPER FOOD) that is incredibly nutritiousAll lesson plans and related files for download - ourlearninggarden.ca

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1On Line Links to lesson-"Going Green with Green Lentils www.ourlearninggarden.caSpecific Curriculum OutcomesScience- Cluster 1-Growth and Change in Plants 3-1-01 Use appropriate vocabulary related to their Investigations of growth and changes in plants 3-1-03 Show respect for plants as living thingsMath - 3.SP.1, 3.SP.2 3.N.1- 3.N.13.Social Studies Cluster 2- Exploring the World - mapping (maps, aerial photographs and satellite images) mapping (equator, hemispheres, continents, oceans) human rights (housing, education, security, food, water...)English Language Arts 1.1 - Discover and Explore 1.2 - Clarify and Extend General Outcome 3 - Students will listen, speak, read, write, view, and represent to manage ideas and information.Health Education 5. Healthy Lifestyle Practices the student will demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions for healthy living related to, healthy nutritional practices.

Key Learning Outcomesdefine concept of a seed as a living entity that can be dormant or germinatingidentify the parts of a seedunderstand the concept of germination rates for planting a gardenlearn how to safely germinate/ sprout beans for consumption and or planting in a gardenunderstand concept of mapping to identify relationshipsdescribe the relationship between food security and gardeningunderstanding concept of sustainability and food security

Ourourlearninggarden.caKey Concepts / Vocabularydormantgerminateimbibeseed coatrootsproutnutritiousrinsevitaminmineralsproteinbar graphfood securityperishable / non-perishablecycle

Overview of Activities in this UnitSprout LentilsTaste Lentils teacher adds lentils in dry soup mix for students to experience *Calculate the rate of germination so that you understand how many seeds to plant on your farmMake a bar graphRead a map on lentil production in Saskatchewan Take home lentils to sprout for a class recipe book**Optional

Further References and Resources About Planting, Poverty and Food Security http://guidesontario.org/images/pdf/girl_program_resources/seeds%20for%20change%20resource%20final.pdfA Year of School Food Garden Activitieshttp://lifecyclesproject.ca/resources/downloads/Patterns-Seasons.pdfMorning Earth has interesting cross curriculum activities using art http://www.morning-earth.org/Teacher_Resources.html

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Grade 3 Kit Contentsdry green lentils (available at most supermarkets), bowl, colander and water. Wash /rinse the lentils then soak them in water around 6-10 hours.Some small ziplocs for students to take seeds home, print off the instructions and recipe log book for students - ourlearninggarden.caLetting the students taste spouted lentils that are added into a soup. Dry soup mix works great is a good introduction for the recipe book activityourlearninggarden.caGoing Green with Green Lentilsourlearninggarden.ca

Our Learning Garden - Grade 3 Lesson 1 Going Green with Green LentilsDormancy The Sleeping SeedsWaking Up the SeedAre Seeds AliveLife CyclesSeeds AnatomySprouting (Safe Sprouting)

ourlearninggarden.caWake up that dormant (sleeping) seed.

Do seeds dream?

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Seeds are called dormant when they are not growing. Dormant is like sleeping, the seed uses very little energy when it is dormant.zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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When the seeds wakes up it germinates. Germination is when a seed starts to grow.Seeds start to germinate (wake up) from water or Sunlight

ourlearninggarden.caThe heat from the sun can wake up dormant seeds

The sun heats up the earth.ourlearninggarden.ca

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becomes the plantIs the food for the plantA seed has its own food supply that it uses called the endospermourlearninggarden.caWhen the seed germinates or sprouts the food supply changes so that it is healthier for us to eatThe endosperm (food supply) is largest part of the seedThe seed uses this food to help it grow when it is very small

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Are seeds alive? Sleep (dormant)Dream about ?Wake up (germinate)Grow when planted


Short Life Cycle

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Long Life CycleStrawberry plants can live for many years. The runners are a strawberry community that can live as long as 50 years!

ourlearninggarden.ca16Safe Sprouting PracticesSoaking: Turning a dormant seed into a nutritional powerhouse. Soak in water 6-10 hours. Remove and drainDraining: It is essential that sprouts be drained thoroughly after rinsing. Use a strainer.Rinsing: Try to rinse 2 or 3 times a day.Air Circulation: If your sprouts cant breathe while growing they can die. Dont put them in a closed container.48 hours or less your sprouts will be ready to eatCleanliness: Your seed should be clean and your sprouting device should be clean.. Storage: Properly stored, fresh sprouts will keep for up to 1 weeks in your refrigerator but fresher is better. Never refrigerate wet sprouts.ourlearninggarden.caSt17

Lets add water to some green lentils and germinate the seeds. Leave the seeds in water for around 6-10 hours

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The lentils grow bigger as they imbibe (drink) the water

ourlearninggarden.caKeep the lentils in water for 6-10 hours.What happens when the lentils are in the water?

IMBIBE or drink the water

ourlearninggarden.ca20Arts & English AssignmentExplain in language and drawings why seeds are alive.I wake up when water is splashed on me..

ourlearninggarden.caOur Learning Garden - Lesson 2 Going Green with Green LentilsGermination / Sprouting ExercisesLearning about Sprouted Green LentilsBar Graphs and MathWhy do farmers need to know the germination rate?Activity-Pretend you are a farmer planting a crop.

ourlearninggarden.caAfter, soaking the seeds, lets drain and rinse the green lentils

ourlearninggarden.caRinse and wash

ourlearninggarden.caLets rinse them a few times each day and see what happens


We call the seeds sprouted when the root emerges.

When the seed germinates or sprouts the seed changes so that it is healthier for us to eatourlearninggarden.caStas draw a lentil with sprout to replace this slide, We call the seeds sprouted when the root emerges.When the seed germinates or sprouts the seed changes so that it is healthier for us to eat

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ourlearninggarden.caLets count the beansHow many lentils have sprouted?

Observe what a sprouted lentil looks like. You can see the root emerging.ourlearninggarden.caHow many did not sprout?

If no root or sprout emerged (came out),the seed did not germinate (grow).


Sprouting is also called germinationFarmers always test their seeds before planting.Gardeners / Farmers need to know the germination rateHow many seeds will grow

ourlearninggarden.caGardener Yossi needs to grow 10 corn plantsHow many seed will germinate (grow)?If Yossi wants 10 corn plants but only 1 out of 2 (1/2) seeds germinate.How many corn seeds would Yossi need to plant in the garden?

ourlearninggarden.caIllustrate please31Bar GraphTotal seeds 10Number that germinate 5Number that do not germinatePlants you will get 5ourlearninggarden.caourlearninggarden.caCan you make a germination bar graph ? How many seeds are there?How many seeds germinated?ourlearninggarden.caACTIVITY you are a farmer and need 1000 corn plants.You need to have 1000 stalks of corn growingBut only or 1 out of 2 corn seeds germinates or grows.How many seeds of corn do you need to plant to get 1000 stalks of corn

ourlearninggarden.ca2 slides?35ourlearninggarden.caOn the farmYour farm has 4 acres of land and you need to get 400 stalks of corn.How many seeds do you need to plant if the germination rate is 1 out of 2 seeds (1/2) or 50%?ourlearninggarden.ca

Lesson 3 Understanding why sprouted green lentils are healthyStudent Journal Activity and ProjectThe Great Sprouted Lentil CookbookMy Great Sprouted Lentil Recipe LogTaste Lentils teacher prepares lentils in dry soup mix for students to experience **OPTIONAL


Lets eat some sprouted green lentils


When a seeds sprouts or germinates, the seed usually changes such that is much more nutritious and healthy.

It is easier for your body to get the vitamins and minerals from the sprouted seed.

Increased BioavailabilityGreen lentil sprouts contain Vitamins A, B, C and E as well as Calcium, Iron ,Magnesium and Protein: 14%ourlearninggarden.ca

Sprouted Green Lentils This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Thiamin, Iron, Phosphorus and Copper Vitamin C, Folate and Manganese.Are sprouted green lentils healthy?


Sprouted Green Lentilsourlearninggarden.ca

Will you get to try some sprouted lentils in chicken soup?


Download the handouts and student recipe book at our learninggarden.ca Great Sprouted Lentil Recipe Cookbook

Experiment with your sprouted lentils at home.Make certain your entire family is involved in creating the recipe.Get all your friends and family to taste it.Write down the recipe to share with your class.Then your class can combine all the recipes to make the

Instructions: Soak lentils in water for 1012 hours, then drain. Rinse seeds 2 to 3 times a day until sprouted (23) days). Sprouted lentils can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.Sprouted green lentils contain vitamins A, B, C and E aswell as Calcium, Iron and Magnesium. Protein: 14%They are very healthy. Great in soup and salads

Soak in water for 6-10 hours, then drain. Rinse seeds 2 to 3 times a day until sprouted (2-3) days). Once sprouted they can be stored in the refrigerator.

Green lentil sprouts contain vitamins A, B, C and E as well as Calcium, Iron and Magnesium. Protein: 14%Download the handouts and student recipe book at our learninggarden.ca




ourlearninggarden.caEvery class that submits a lentil recipe book will get more lentils for each student to take home

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ourlearninggarden.caRecipe IdeasLesson 4 In the GardenPlanting Lentils in the springFood Security

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Sprout some lentils


Sprouted lentils will usually grow when planted in the gardenourlearninggarden.ca

Record how many seeds you plant.Observe how many grow into plantsourlearninggarden.ca

When you harvest your lentil plant; count how many lentils you harvest.

How many seeds did you plant? ourlearninggarden.ca

Seeds Harvested Seeds Planted =Yield

Your garden is a healthy fun way to provide your family and community with food.ourlearninggarden.ca

ourlearninggarden.caGrowing your own food does not cost very much money. So it has economic benefits. $$$$$ourlearninggarden.ca

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Our Learning Garden - Grade 3-Unit 2 Lesson 1-4 Going Green with Green Lentils