Edible School Garden Program Spring 2016 Jeopardy- Grade Yummy I love Dirt, Etc Healthy Habits Plants and Flowers Water and Sun

Yummy Yummy Why do we need to eat a variety of foods or a “balanced diet”? To make sure we get all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals that we need to be healthy. To make sure we get all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals that we need to be healthy.

Yummy Yummy What are some health benefits of eating vegetables? What are some health benefits of eating vegetables? Vegetables give us vitamins and minerals and fiber that helps fill us up. Vegetables help with digestion and keep us healthy and strong.

Yummy Yummy What do calories provide for the body? What do calories provide for the body? Energy Energy

Yummy Yummy  What is the difference between whole grains and refined grains? Hint: whole grains have some parts that refined grains don’t, what are they? Refined grains have been stripped of their outer layer [bran] and the inner layer [germ] and are no longer whole. They have less nutrients than whole grains.

Yummy Yummy How many teaspoons of added sugars is the recommended maximum we should consume in a day? How many teaspoons of added sugars is the recommended maximum we should consume in a day? 5 teaspoons. 5 teaspoons.

Water and Sun What is a food pyramid? Where do organisms on a food pyramid get their energy? What is a food pyramid? Where do organisms on a food pyramid get their energy? A food pyramid is a food chain that shows the amounts of organisms at each level of the chain. Energy comes from the group of organisms below them on the food pyramid. The sun is always the source of all energy. A food pyramid is a food chain that shows the amounts of organisms at each level of the chain. Energy comes from the group of organisms below them on the food pyramid. The sun is always the source of all energy.

Water and Sun How many glasses of water should we drink each day? How many glasses of water should we drink each day?

Water and Sun How is water a renewable resource? How is water a renewable resource? Water renews itself through the water cycle. Water renews itself through the water cycle.

Water and Sun What does the word evaporation mean? What does the word evaporation mean? The water vapor created when the sun heats water on the earth rises into the air. The water vapor created when the sun heats water on the earth rises into the air.

Water and Sun Why is the sun important in the water cycle? Why is the sun important in the water cycle? The sun provides the energy to heat up the water and turn it into steam or vapor. The sun provides the energy to heat up the water and turn it into steam or vapor.

I Love Dirt, Etc What does erosion mean? What does erosion mean? The wearing down and removal of rock materials from one area of the earth’s surface. The wearing down and removal of rock materials from one area of the earth’s surface.

I Love Dirt, Etc What are some examples of roots that we eat? What are some examples of roots that we eat? Potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, radishes, ginger, beets, etc. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, radishes, ginger, beets, etc.

I Love Dirt, Etc Which level of the food pyramid is most affected by pesticides- the top or the bottom? Which level of the food pyramid is most affected by pesticides- the top or the bottom? The top. The top.

I Love Dirt, Etc What is the difference between organic and conventional farming? What is the difference between organic and conventional farming? Organic farming does not use synthetic chemical pesticides that conventional farming may use. Organic farming does not use synthetic chemical pesticides that conventional farming may use.

I Love Dirt, Etc What can you do at school or home to reduce waste? AND 2. How does reusing and recycling occur in the garden? 1. Buy items with less packaging, such as bulk items; use reusable shopping bags; put food waste into compost. 2. Composting

Plants and Flowers What do flowers do for the plant? What do flowers do for the plant? They make seeds They make seeds

Plants and Flowers How do flowers attract pollinators? How do flowers attract pollinators? Bright colors and sweet smells Bright colors and sweet smells

Plants and Flowers What is the purpose of pollen? What is the purpose of pollen? Helps pollinate flowers by traveling from one flower to another on a pollinator and creating new seeds and fruits. Helps pollinate flowers by traveling from one flower to another on a pollinator and creating new seeds and fruits.

Plants and Flowers What is the stamen? What is the pistil? What is the stamen? What is the pistil? The stamen is the male part of the flower. The pistil is the female part of the flower. The stamen is the male part of the flower. The pistil is the female part of the flower.

Plants and Flowers Do all flowers need insect pollinators in the process of pollination? Why or why not? Do all flowers need insect pollinators in the process of pollination? Why or why not? No. Some flowers use the wind or water to spread pollen. No. Some flowers use the wind or water to spread pollen.

Healthy Habits- 100 How important is it for you to drink water every day? How important is it for you to drink water every day? a. Really important b. Sort of important b. Sort of important c.Not really important d.Not important at all A. Not a correct answer –just a discussion A. Not a correct answer –just a discussion

Healthy Habits- 200 What should you drink most often? – –Water – –Soda – –Kool-Aid – –Sports drinks (like Gatorade) – –Energy drinks (like Monster) – –Milk – –Fruit juice – –Tea Not a correct answer –just a discussion Not a correct answer –just a discussion

Healthy Habits- 300 I can ask for water instead of soda when I am thirsty. – –Yes – –No Not a correct answer –just a discussion Not a correct answer –just a discussion

Healthy Habits- 400 I feel connected to my culture and the traditional ways of gardening and farming. – –Yes – –No Not a correct answer –just a discussion Not a correct answer –just a discussion

Healthy Habits-500 How many VEGETABLES should you eat each DAY? How many FRUITS should you eat each day? – –None or almost none – –1-2 – –3-4 – –5-6 – –7 or more 3-4 Vegetables and 3-4 Fruits 3-4 Vegetables and 3-4 Fruits