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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Able to link to enviro, various forms of witting, art, maths, reading, researching the vegetable and it’s plant.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? More involvement in our school enviro studies, more awareness on healthy eating.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Started discussions about the different vegetables and then this lead into try various vegetables.

“A fantastic kit, the kids we engaged from the very beginning. Neat to have some little to set up in the class, loved the fact it was ‘secret’. Easy to add additional activities and displays to what we were given.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? We were able to integrate into science, writing, art, maths- plenty of opportunities.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Planting, taking responsibility of garden, cooking.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Students have learnt a lot about where their food has come from and making healthy choices.

“Awesome program, kids have learnt a lot about gardening and growing their own food.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? This aligned well with measurement, science and writing. We measured how much water to give the plants, we wrote about what changes we saw and how the plants progressed. We learned about how many vegetables we should eat ad the anatomy of a seed. We learn

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We are going to see the how the vegetables grow as it progresses. We will use these to make kai and further our cooking measurement and chopping skills. We will learn to write reviews about the taste of each herb, veggie and flower.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? The students asked why these herbs, vegetables and flowers were special and how it was beneficial to the body. The students did some research gathering information about how the body processes and uses the vegetables as nutrition. They were amazed that

“Amazing Experience”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Instruction writing, visual art, digital curriculum.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? From seed to plant. Great start for our Enviro school process.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Finding out more about vegetables and their names. More aware of how to use and eat these vegetables.

“Really engaged all students in the class. Very motivated to learn more too. We love the unit as the resources were very hands on.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? The students were able to combine science by predicting what they thought would happen to the vegetables. They were also to combine reading and writing to de-code the secret messages.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? actually using the vegetables to make healthy food options for lunches and dinners.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? They understand how vegetables grow now and where they come from.

“The students loved growing their plants and especially being part of a secret club. that really captured their attention.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? na

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Looking after our environment and things around us.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Lots of discussion about different types of veges and fruits

“It was great however I felt the timing was hard as we went into sch holidays.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Science (plants and growing) Writing (about what we have been doing) Te Reo (names of plants and garden vocabulary)

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We will continue to build our gardens with eco bricks and to learn about plants and growing our own food

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? It reinforced what we have been learning and encouraged children to try new vegetables

“This kit fitted in perfectly with our program, as we are building gardens at school. It was exciting and the children loved every part of it. Thank you.”

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In what ways did this kit give opportunity for cross-curricular learning? Tied in with Maths - measurement. Also there were opportunities for Writing and Art links.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? It provides a hook into 'taking action' in our inquiry around Environmental Sustainability.

In what ways has this kit improved students awareness of nutrition and healthy eating? Children learned about new vegetables and the importance of not just eating vegetables, but also growing and producing your own food and why that is sustainable.

“Great kit! Very fun and engaging with the little garden characters, the 'top secret' codes and league etc. Children were hooked from the start. It also fitted in really well with our 'Environmental Sustainability' concept for Inquiry.”

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