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 the five basic food groups? What are the five basic food groups? Grains, fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy.

Yummy Yummy How many fruits and vegetables should we aim to eat every day? How many fruits and vegetables should we aim to eat every day? At least 5 At least 5

Yummy Yummy What are the names of the 5 essential vitamins we need? What are the names of the 5 essential vitamins we need? Vitamins A, B, C, D, E Vitamins A, B, C, D, E

Yummy Yummy What foods can you eat to make sure you get Vitamin A? What foods can you eat to make sure you get Vitamin A? Orange fruits and vegetables. Examples: oranges, carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin, etc. Orange fruits and vegetables. Examples: oranges, carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin, etc.

Water and Sun What is an ecosystem? What is an ecosystem? A group of interacting organisms and their physical environment A group of interacting organisms and their physical environment

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 can a food chain be broken? How can a food chain be broken? If one type of living thing in the chain is wiped out; for example, if chickens were to go extinct If one type of living thing in the chain is wiped out; for example, if chickens were to go extinct

Water and Sun What does the word precipitation mean? What does the word precipitation mean? Any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the earth’s surface Any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the earth’s surface

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 are the three basic parts of soil? What are the three basic parts of soil? Sand, clay, silt Sand, clay, silt

I Love Dirt, Etc What part of the soil is silky and smooth? What part of the soil is silky and smooth? Silt Silt

I Love Dirt, Etc What part of the soil is rough and gritty? What part of the soil is rough and gritty? Sand Sand

I Love Dirt, Etc ? What types of things should you put in a composting pile?? (“browns” – dry/dead leaves, top soil, straw, paper, cardboard, wood chips or ashes; “greens” – vegetable scraps and peels, coffee grounds, green/alive leaves, plants and plant cuttings, grass clippings)

I Love Dirt, Etc What 3 things does a compost pile need to work? What 3 things does a compost pile need to work? Moisture, air, soil Moisture, air, soil

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 What does a seed do for the plant? What does a seed do for the plant? Makes a new plant Makes a new plant

Plants and Flowers In an ecosystem, animals interact with plants. What is one way in which animals interact with plants? In an ecosystem, animals interact with plants. What is one way in which animals interact with plants? Animals eat plants, animals eat other animals that can eat plants, insects make the soil better for plants, etc. Animals eat plants, animals eat other animals that can eat plants, insects make the soil better for plants, etc.

Plants and Flowers In an ecosystem, plants can interact with other plants. What is one way in which plants interact with other plants? In an ecosystem, plants can interact with other plants. What is one way in which plants interact with other plants? Some plants provide shade, some provide support, weeds steal space and water, etc. Some plants provide shade, some provide support, weeds steal space and water, etc.

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