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Countertop Chemistry: Make Your Own Sauerkraut
| Category: from the Kitchenhttp://www.friendsofgreatkidsfarm.org/files/news_img/blog27_sauerkrautphoto.jpgAs part of the Healthy Eating, Healthy Living professional development program, the Farm's staff visits teachers' classrooms to team-teach lessons demonstratrating how healthy foods and gardening can be used to teach across the curriculum. A sauerkraut lessons touches on chemistry, microbiology, history, and seasonality. Learn how to conduct your own sauerkraut experiment at home!
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Making More Friends for Great Kids Farm
| Category: from the Farm Staffhttp://www.friendsofgreatkidsfarm.org/files/news_img/blog28_photo_small.jpgOn March 13, Great Kids Farm had its first official volunteer orientation and training. Volunteer Maryland Coordinator Michelle Yellin reflects on how she's growing the capacity of volunteer service at the Farm.
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Transferring Knowledge from the Farm to the Classroom: One Teacher’s Experience
| Category: from the Boardhttp://www.friendsofgreatkidsfarm.org/files/news_img/blog26_photo4.jpgPartnerships between Great Kids Farm and City Schools teachers extend plant-based learning beyond the boundaries of the campus. In an interview with Friends board member Christy Macy, Scott Hartman of Hamilton Elementary Middle School shares how the Farm's programs have impacted his teaching practice.