Resources

A collection of books, lessons, guides, recipes, videos, and other tools to support ecological education

 

 

Resources For Educators

Big Ideas: A New Alignment with Academic Standards

Big Ideas: A New Alignment with Academic Standards

Created in partnership with National Geographic, with examples of learning experiences that link food, culture, health, and the environment.

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Big Ideas: Linking Water, Power, and Sewer in K-12

Big Ideas: Linking Water, Power, and Sewer in K-12

A curriculum framework aligned with academic standards that offers examples of engaging learning experiences.

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school lunch survey

School Lunch Survey

Lesson for grades 6-8: Students learn about conducting surveys and presenting recommendations for improving their district's meals. 

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Resources For Food Service Professionals

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School Meals for All

California is the first state in the nation to adopt school meals for all!

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Rethinking school lunch guide

Rethinking School Lunch Guide

A planning framework for improving school food, supporting sustainable food systems, and teaching and integrating curriculum around food issues.

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Making the case for healthy, freshly prepared school meals

Making the Case for Healthy, Freshly Prepared School Meals

Check out our tools for demonstrating the academic, health, environmental, and financial benefits of high-quality, appealing school meals. 

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