What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Engaging, visually interesting and age-appropriate

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? I felt it was effective, and had we more time to commit to furthering the exploring of the local versus global differences and similarities. This would be a great next step. We didn’t have the time to fully work through that specific topic - I feel.

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? They were around local use and some students had seen the zoo poo idea so thought local animal poo from small lifestyle blocks would be great for composting for composting

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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Exceptionally well

What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? The community garden initiatives in the local areas they live in

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? An initiative had been started previously, so some students were enthused to get involved in serving there.

“The resource tasks are well organised into visually appealing appropriate sized activities. The scope of the ability to keep the task more dimple and also add depth and complexity to it helped with differentiation. It made the students really think about their own food map.”

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Posted 3 days ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Interactive, exciting, innovative

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? That they can themselves make a difference in our world.

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? Give food to less fortunate people.

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? That we have a herb garden locally that most didn't know we had. They learnt how our local supermarket reduces waste.

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? We now have a recycling club. This was already in the pipeline but possibly prompted students to want to make a difference

“The students loved sharing their families food memories with the class. It was great looking into all the possible food outlets within our small community. The kits are always a fun way to deliver new learning.”

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Posted 3 days ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? engaging, critical, beyond their world

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? getting them thinking about beyond their own world and life and seeing that we have the power to make changes even if it is small was powerful

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? have a cook off with families, create a food truck and have donations and koha

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? there are people on very different budgets and not realising what is normal in their house hold is not normal in others, and that other could benefit from more community food programmes

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? no - we already have some great initiatives

“My kiddies absolutly loved this kit! I think it was their favourite kit to date!”

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Posted 3 days ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? great, local, interesting

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? made them think about how both ideas need different ideas and processes and some the same but on different scales

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? finding new ways to avoid food waste in landfill such as worm farms, composting, making stock and pickles with less than perfect produce

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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Prompted some discussion

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What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? were not aware of how much of a growing community we are

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? reducing waste

“Great for local curriculum and making students aware of what is grown so close to home”

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Posted 3 days ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? data collection, investigating

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? the class has a greater awareness however needed to spend more time digging deeper

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? we have established x2 food collection bins that now go into compost bins as opposed to the general rubbish - more learning still required.

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? the were interested in the different foods eaten in different eras but also common foods eating throughout all eras

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? food collection

“I found this particular kit hard to connect to my curriculum and the resources limiting. The best part for the class was they enjoyed interviewing their family members regarding their favourite food etc. From this data caollecting there was a wonderful discussion about food likes/dislikes and eras. They also enjoyed identifying food sources however our school is set in a rural area so it became a little difficult.”

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Posted 3 days ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Fun, engaging

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? The resource helped students understand that food waste is both a global and a local issue. It showed them that food waste occurs worldwide and has significant impacts on the environment, resources, and communities, while also helping them recognise how food waste happens in their own homes, school, and local area. By making connections between large-scale global challenges and everyday choices, students were able to see that their individual actions—such as preserving food, planning portions, and reducing leftovers can contribute to reducing food waste both locally and globally. This helped build a sense of responsibility and empowerment, showing students that small actions can make a meaningful difference.

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? Having a food pantry was a great idea. Or making food packages for families in need from waste from supermarkets.

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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Prompted some discussion

Exceptionally well

What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? That there were some food pantries already, that there were people collecting short dated food such as bread to give to people in need. They wanted to see if they could create these themselves.

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? No, they were going to grow their own vegetables and make a compost system but we didn't get that far as I had surgery.

“This was a valuable and engaging kit that strongly supported our learning program. It provided hands-on, meaningful experiences that helped reinforce key concepts in an accessible way. The children thoroughly enjoyed learning about preserving food and developed a greater understanding of why it is important. Through these activities, they also became more aware of the impact of food waste and learned practical strategies to reduce it. Overall, the kit encouraged thoughtful discussions, active participation, and real-world connections that enhanced student learning and engagement.”

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Posted 3 days ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? engaging, varied, relevant

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? There were great starter ideas and we built on some of these for our year 8's

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? One of our groups were working on designing and creating a model for a grinder that you fed food into from your kitchen window that piped chopped food scraps directly to the garden or compost

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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Prompted some discussion

Exceptionally well

What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? eating seasonal food - they learned more about thoughtful gardening and eating local

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? not yet....

“We did a little bit of pick and choose with the activities as there were lots of things to do. It was a great way to round off the year with our technology ideas at the end of the topic so the children could get creative. We were able to invite some local food heroes (The Bowling Club in Dunedin) who use local, seasonal produce, provide an awesome low cost community meal service as well as a place for people to meet and mingle. They definately got a certificate! Our research and presentations were quick and informative and everyone was engaged. We struggled a bit with the interviews but I this would have worked better in a primary setting rather than intermediate as our timing was more complicated.”

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Posted 4 days ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? fun, engaging, user-friendly

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? local issues harder to find and explain than global

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? shared lunch box ideas, community picnics

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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Prompted some discussion

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What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? shared kai pantries, local composting & worm farms. comunity herb garden

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? No

“students enjoyed it. Easy to use. colurful, engaging resources”

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Posted 4 days ago

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