CURRICULUM
TEENS GROW REAL FOOD.
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Teens plant, tend, and harvest fresh produce at multiple garden locations in Milwaukee.
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Teens learn the science of growing food (photosynthesis, soil pH, etc.).
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Teens distribute produce they have grown to the community through local food pantries--and take home much of the produce for their families.
AND LEARN HOW TO EAT HEALTHY.
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Teens discuss documentaries like Food Inc. and Fed Up.
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Teens learn about healthy food economics and food justice issues.
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Teens create document their personal healthy living goals as they learn how food affects our minds, bodies, and spirits.
TEENS COOK THE FOOD THEY GROW.
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Teens learn how to operate a kitchen (tools, equipment, safety, hygiene, etc.).
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Teens learn how to prepare delicious whole food, plant-based meals.
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Teens co-create a dinner with local chefs, preparing and serving the meal at an end-of-unit soiree for donors and other guests.
AND TEND TO THEIR
BODIES, MINDS, AND SPIRITS.
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Teens tend their bodies by making healthy food and drink choices while at work.
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Teens tend their minds with thoughtful learning and frequent reflection.
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Teens tend their spirits with daily mantras and breathing techniques.
THEY LEARN HOW TO LEAD.
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Teens serve as role models and mentors to neighborhood children.
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Teens take charge of their own stands at farmers markets during the summer.
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Teens channel their inner entrepreneur and pitch, brand, market, and sell their own products.
AND WHEN TO FOLLOW.
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Teens practice active listening.
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Teens receive training on how to be an effective role model for younger children, how to prepare meals, and how to serve their community.
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Teens participate in team building exercises, rock climbing, and ropes courses.
THEY RESPECT EACH OTHER.
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Teens give and accept constructive feedback to their peers at the end of every month during Growth Talks.
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Teens collaborate and cooperate on group projects in the classroom and in the garden.
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Teens recognize that to achieve the goals of the nine-month experience they will have to work together.
AND RESPECT THEMSELVES,
THEIR ABILITIES,
AND THEIR
POTENTIALS.
