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A Typical Edible Schoolyard Kitchen Class
A typical kitchen class at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley is 86 minutes (1 hour and 26 minutes) and is divided into three main parts: the Chef Meeting, At the Table, and Closing Circle.
Edible Schoolyard Kitchen Culture
The rituals and routines that students and teachers follow create a kitchen classroom culture that fosters positive contributions and community.
Chicken, Compost, and Green House Responsibilities at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley
This resource describes procedures for maintaining chickens, a compost system, and a greenhouse at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley.
ESYB Curriculum
Garden Immersion Week
In an Immersion Week, students come to the garden every day for a week. Our seventh-grade classes come for two weeks of immersion, one in each semester. Eighth-grade classes come for one week in the spring.
Grade: 
6 – 8
Progression:
5 of 5
USDA Food Safety Tips for School Gardens
This document outlines practices for enhancing the safety of food grown in school gardens.
California Small Farm Food Safety Guidelines
Fruit and vegetable consumption has grown significantly in the past two decades as the health benefits of these crops have been emphasized. Unfortunately, the incidence of food borne illnesses has also increased.
Common Assessments in the Garden
In the garden, we rely on a variety of practices to assess our teaching and our students’ knowledge. Reporting out in a group setting, playing interactive games, and applying skills in the field can be used successfully throughout garden class as assessment practices.
Practices for Engaging Students in Edible Education
This resource provides an overview of practices that teachers at the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley use to make lessons inclusive and engaging. These methods help students of diverse learning styles access curriculum and achieve learning goals.
Methods of Integrating Science Lessons into a Typical Edible Schoolyard Garden Class
When developing science lessons for the garden setting, we rely on four primary methods of integrating content into a typical garden class: opening circle demonstrations, rotating labs, small working groups, and hands-on experiences that take the entire class period.
Steps to Creating a History Walk Linking Food, Culture, and the Environment
The goal of this resource is to inspire you in the many ways you can use an outdoor classroom to teach virtually any discipline.
Soil Mixture Components
When choosing ingredients for making a good potting mix or when selecting a potting soil mix that is already made, check to make sure the ingredients of the mix you choose are organically grown so that no toxins or chemical sprays are present in the ingredients you are handling.

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