Find an ingredient (one or more) that the class wants to grow and use in the subject home economics.
To make the students competent in growing vegetables, in order to improve quality, reduce carbon footprint and save money.
Plan (and or look in to) curriculum to home economics.
Find one or a few vegetables, that can be used in the subject. Decide on one or more vegetables or herbs that are suitable for growing at school and easy to use in cooking. Let students take part in the decision-making.
Prepare the raised garden box, prepare soil and plant.
Prepare the raised garden box by cleaning it and checking that water can drain properly. Talk about soil quality and why good soil is important for healthy plants. Fill the box with nutrient-rich soil and compost if available.
Follow, water and look after.
Create a routine for watering and caring for the plants. Observe growth, changes, and challenges such as weeds or pests. Pupils can keep a simple log or journal, take photos, or measure plant growth. This step helps pupils learn responsibility, patience, and how natural processes work over time.
Taste.
Before harvesting everything, pupils can taste small samples if appropriate. Compare flavours, textures, and freshness with store-bought vegetables. Discuss how growing conditions affect taste and quality, and how fresh ingredients can make food more enjoyable and nutritious
Harvest and use immediately after.
Harvest the vegetables when they are ready and talk about how to do it gently and correctly. Use the ingredients right away in home economics lessons to prepare simple, healthy dishes. Reflect together on the entire process, from seed to plate.
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