The Leafy Greens Lesson Plans

Culminating Activity

  1. Parent Lunch: Students share "Cruciferous Crusaders" portfolio of class work across the curriculum with parents. "Placemat" made in Math #7 may be used. Students create an attractive invitation on a computer or in art classes for parents and/or other teachers to attend a salad lunch. Students make a salad with a variety of fresh greens for a great combination of color, taste and texture. They can wash, tear, toss, add toppings, and even mix a low cal. dressing. Suggested toppings include crisp bacon, chopped onion or scallion, feta cheese, sauteed sliced fresh mushrooms or croutons. A hollowed out cabbage filled with (ranch, for example) dressing may be an appropriate chip/veggie dip. Add bread/crackers and beverage. (Students' salads may be set up like a salad bar, if desired.)

  2. Have students find pictures of leafy greens in magazines/newspapers. Make a collage. Discuss benefits of eating leafy greens vegetables. (Better health, prevent cancer).

  3. Mystery Vegetable: Put leafy greens vegetables in a paper bag. Feel shape, smell - then guess the mystery.

  4. Make up Cruciferous Crusaders cartoons stressing the benefits of leafy greens vegetables.

  5. Contact Home Extension Service and invite Home Economist to speak to class on the benefits of leafy greens vegetables.

  6. Have students write thank-you notes to anyone who has spoken to class or given class a tour.

  7. Set up a tour of a leafy greens farm. Let students see the production, harvesting, packing, etc. of leafy greens. Have students ask question, take notes, and write a report on what they learned.

  8. Have students write the Department of Agriculture in each of the 50 states to see if that state grows leafy green vegetables and ask them to send information on the leafy greens grown. Have students gather information for a short presentation to class.

  9. Find newspaper articles on leafy greens vegetables. Also look for articles on how weather affects crop production, harvesting, and pricing.

  10. Make a bulletin board display for your classroom or cafeteria.

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