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

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

Photographing School Food: A Practical Guide to Making California School Meals Look Great

Photographing School Food: A Practical Guide to Making California School Meals Look Great

Your food deserves great photography. Our practical guide helps you improve the visual appeal of all your school meals.

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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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Seven Proven Strategies to Increase Students’ Time to Eat

Providing sufficient time to eat school breakfast and lunch benefits both students and the school meal program.

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