Arctic Food Systems and Gardening
Arctic Food Systems and Gardening
Unit Overview And Resources
Learning Goals
Objective #1
To discover the diverse range of plant life that nourishes in the Arctic, and to learn the traditional names and uses for these roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits.
Objective #2
To explore the history of underground food storage in Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, and to build a model hiġỊuaq (underground cellar) using recycled materials.
Objective #3
To explore traditional, cultural and family recipes and the ingredients that make them.
Objective #4
Discover how to use recycled materials to grow fruits, vegetables and herbs
Objective #5
Explore the process of germination and the greenhouse effect through sprouting microgreens.
Objective #6
Investigate the components of healthy compost and discover how worms can help create a complete fertilizer and offset food and paper waste.
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