Edible Schoolyard and Composting Concepts

The video explores the Edible Schoolyard at Martin Luther King Middle School in Berkeley, where students engage in gardening and cooking as part of their curriculum. The garden serves as a learning lab for subjects like social studies, math, and science, while also teaching life skills and community building. The program, inspired by Alice Waters, aims to connect students with the source of their food and foster a sense of responsibility and cooperation. Through hands-on activities, students learn about ecology, composting, and the importance of sustainable practices.

What activity do students at Martin Luther King Middle School start their day with?

• Attending a lecture

• Gardening

• Reading textbooks

• Playing sports

In the gardening curriculum, which subject is NOT explicitly mentioned as being integrated?

• Social Studies

• History

• Math

• Science

What does the acronym 'FBI' stand for in the context of composting?

• Federal Bureau of Investigation

• Fungi, Bacteria, Invertebrates

• Fungus, Bacteria, Insects

• Fertilizer, Bugs, Insects

What is the main purpose of the Center for Ecoliteracy?

• To sell organic produce

• To organize school events

• To train teachers

• To provide gardening tools

What is a key component of the composting process taught to students?

• Burning organic matter

• Using chemical fertilizers

• Turning the compost pile

• Adding plastic waste

Who is the creator of the edible schoolyard concept?

• Alice Waters

• Fritjof

• Beth

• Esther

What does Alice Waters believe about children growing and cooking their own food?

• They will dislike it

• They will want to eat it

• It will be too difficult

• It will be unhealthy

What is one of the key benefits of students participating in the edible schoolyard program?

• Mastering computer programming

• Understanding the origins of their food

• Learning to play musical instruments

• Improving their athletic skills

What is a significant outcome of students engaging in the edible schoolyard activities?

• Increased screen time

• Greater interest in technology

• Improved test scores

• Enhanced community building

What is one of the values students learn from the edible schoolyard program?

• Isolation

• Competition

• Concentration

• Selfishness