#TEDEdChat Archive
Sparked by the enthusiasm of teachers in the TED-Ed community, TED-Ed hosts #TEDEdChat on Twitter every Tuesday from 6-7pm ET.
Tuesday August 23, 2016
6:00 PM EDT
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Q1 What school experiences could help students understand more about food and where it comes from? https://t.co/ZVcSRf0AQD
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Want to change what we feed our kids? Think schools should help kids learn to cook/garden? Join us now! https://t.co/hAFHXTbM0j
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A1: starting a "community garden" is a relatively easy way to make Ss part of the food growth chain.π
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A1: Never discount the power of a school garden. Kids need to see that food needs to be grown & cared for
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A1: I took part in an agricultural institute for educators. I think a similar program for Ss would be epic esp in urban areas.
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Volunteering at one, or creating one is an amazing learning experience as well.
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A1b: Ann Cooper's suggestion of cooking classes would also be valuable. There are many programs out there, Ts just need to look.
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A1. Have Ss interview Admin, division leaders about lunch options and why they are made
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Absolutely. We just sent all of our jr. high kids to "Journey 2015". They learned so much about food & sustainability.
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absolutely! Volunteering at one also intros Ss to community volunteering!π
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We also need to advocate for cooking, gardening, making to be vital parts of our curriculum.
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Yes! I wonder if they are eating the school lunch like the students.
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This sounds great. Where did they go and what did they do?
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A1 My son's class last year learned about the differences between synthetic and natural foods.
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Smashing idea! Why is it that kids are always a budget line we can get rid of?
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Was it an inquiry project? That would be super cool.
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A1 we have a school community garden & it helps understand the concept of where food comes from. https://t.co/TqJHH3qd6J
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Q1 At a class, everyday level model with your own lunch. Notice healthy choices too
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School Community Gardens are very helpful. Do all grade levels access it?
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Hi everyone! Becky from Venezuela. A bit late, but glad to be here!
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We are gr4-12. So far, only our 7-9 classes work in it. I think we need to make this part of all grades
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they could. The lesson/experience could be tailored to the age group.π
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Hi Becky, where are you in Venezuela?
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TED_ED: Q1 What school experiences could help students understand more about food and where it comes from? β¦
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A1 I wonder if we studied the link between poor food and illness, if that would help kids understand.
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Q2 coming up in a moment!
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A1: I also think that looking at the carbon footprint of sustainable agriculture vs. fast food could be interesting
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let them contribute in the school kitchen,teach them how to grow plants,fruits etc
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Totally. Source it, grow it, cook it, eat it, sell it. Lessons are endless.
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This needs to be a community/nation-wide initiative. Conversations must include everyone.
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A2. Cooking, cooking, and more cooking.
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I'd love to learn more about it.
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A2: Show them that their food doesn't come from the grocery store. Demonstrae the possibilities of healthier choices.
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A2: this can be tuff. As with many things Ss should be given a bigger picture. Relate food intake to Ss health.π
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give them the chance to cook sth themselves,explain to them the benefits/drawbacks of plants,meat,etc
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Q2. Connect with local producers of food. There's many rich curriculum connections!
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A2: We can't discount taste either. Let's stop taking about healthy choices. Let's talk about taste .
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A1 we have a local church w/community garden donating all produce to needy families. What if our Ss could do the same?
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A2. Have Ss engage in more culinary activities. Incorporate cooking and nutrition awareness into daily lessons
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A2 providing a balance schedule at school where they are not rushing but rather have a mindful meal https://t.co/zrbgirlrIO
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A2: We shift our OWN relationships w/food and model that.
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Yes, in college the school I was at for placement had a vocational cooking program for spec Ed Ss. https://t.co/sujFTdWMcZ
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A2. Cooking, cooking, and more cooking.
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we should be the role models for them,to show them the importance of healthy eating habits
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Q2. Our school often raises funds for our local food bank. It's important to keep S's aware of the need for quality food too
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They also read the book "Chew on This" which looks at history of fast food.
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I wish it wasn't just for "spec ed". Cooking is a life skill that we only think weak kids need.
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no, they had it for "mainstream" Ss as well, ran out of characters to include that fact.π
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TED_ED: Q2 coming up in a moment!
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School gardens cld host weekly "harvest" dinners. Bring in the whole community, teach, share, eat.
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A2 Self-esteem is closely tied in w/ eating. Teach Ss they can make a difference to others -impactful way to build esteem.
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A2: Ss need to be taught the nutritional value of what they eat & how their choices affect their health. TED_ED
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Good point. Esp with girls. Need to really change toxic relationship to food.
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That's good. I"m a total proponent for removing the stigma of "vocational skills". Every kids needs these. :-)
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Re-establish that food is for nourishment. Too many ingredients = too many preservatives.
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A1: Incorporate age-appropriate cooking & gardening classes that teach proper nutrition & food origins.
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A2:Kids need to have access to healthy foods in &out of school.Connections to home, community are vital to building habits
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. A2: food from the school gardens go to our district's food shelf. Ss visit food shelf & learn more about community
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agreed! I read something recently about the push to bring "home ec" and related classes back to curriculum in Ont Ed.
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. this is an amazing idea get parents involved maybe start home gardens so kids see a synergy home-school-food
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Get kids out to farms. Helps them "see" food. See the work it takes to made good food.
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True shifts begin in the home & are fostered by adults that students trust. If we model healthy living, students follow.
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A2 they need to learn about sustainability & the future in protein is with farming insects not mammals/birds
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I think this is key. Schools need to be the community hub. Esp in areas that struggle. Share food & hope.
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Love that idea. Table manners and etiquette would be great to include too.
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In Toronto there are a couple of farms right in the city just for this purpose.π
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A2: have on campus composting, kid friendly plants in school garden. Veggies they can grab and munch. Compost-Plant-Grow-Eat
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healthy living is a collaborative issue and takes in all stakeholders inc parents
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A3: teaches Ss about the importance of regular but not constant food intake.π
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A3. We strive to provide a safe and productive learning environment. Focusing on healthy choices can foster this environment
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we need to make sure we have enough time for all necessary meals but also for their preparation
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A2 also what physical activity is required to burn calories from the food eaten
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A3: We want mindful, calm kids, yet we start too early and give them few breaks. Fast food exists b/c we remove time.
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A3: I weirdly liked lunch duty. I tried to make it feel like family meal time for Ss.π
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A3: Many kids are not eating 3 meals a day. Having a set lunch helps guarantee @ least 1 meal. Benefits of exercise after eating
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A3 also mindful snacks & water throughout the day. Plenty water & lots of no punishment restroom passes https://t.co/fvblR2qQGd
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A3 agree no good youngsters having lunch at 1pm just to fit into a timetable!
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A3:plate waste is a real issue.Less time to eat/rushing 2finish contributes to less eating-even for kids w/ healthiest choices.
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At my preschool Ts sit and eat with the kids. Proper plates, cutlery, placemat. They make meals count/matter.
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Yes - we need to bring back the social component w/ food. Conversation, dialogue, learning about each other.
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Q3 Human bodies need to rest & refuel - Proper fueling requires more time than it takes to use the drive-thru.
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A3: I like the idea of having Ss go to recess first and then lunch. I've seen both. The group that eats 2nd eat slower.
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A3 makes it very diff when kids eat lunch 2 hrs after arriving and get home 6 hrs later; huge challenge to feed 1500+ Ss daily
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I agree. My own boys will do anything to not miss recess/playtime. Play 1st helps kids sit longer too.
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A3: A schedule - w/a suggestion of what to eat - could potentially encourage healthy eating habits
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cafeteria style with throw away cutlery, plates isnβt the way to learn about sustainability
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Yes. We had to stagger lunch times and some sts. really get the short end of the stick.
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A2 if you talk to nutrition experts most of them will tell you about the importance of eating calmly 1/2 https://t.co/JeKITJ653a
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Agree meals need to include social interaction
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I wonder how many sts have regular mealtimes at home. This is discussion point to have with parents as well.
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A3 Ss (and Ts) need time to serve a balanced plate sit down eat & enjoy their meal/break with their peers https://t.co/JeKITJ653a
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When was the last time as a t you sat down for 30 minutes & ate a proper lunch? Good point https://t.co/cfcJiDUa1m
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A3 Ss (and Ts) need time to serve a balanced plate sit down eat & enjoy their meal/break with their peers https://t.co/JeKITJ653a
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What role does/can tech play in encouraging better nutrition & s interaction?
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the easiest thing is to talk to the students about what they are eating.
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A3 Totally agree these factors have been lost to gain efficiency & streamline meal/breaks to Ss detriment
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Food, nutrition, sustainability, health. Can these topics find their way into all curricula? https://t.co/c1RmJD8EUa
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TED_ED: Wrapping up Q3, on to Q4
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I'd love to create a ELA unit that looks at stories of food, cooks, memoirs, cooking shows, & competitions. Food=emotions
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Q4: We are fortunate to have a Wellness Committee at our school. Perfect as we work on designing units of inquiry next year.
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A4: Again, science classes. Also, food discussions can be an open door to lessons about children in other parts of the world.π
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Useful resources from to assist in projects
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Also, as a SS teacher, I think looking at food as a huge cultural/political/historical tool is informative/eye-opening.
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A4 fits easily into core subjects. Inviting a chef into our Makerspace this year & integrating math, sci, ss into our workshop
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A3 Agree here too at times the solution starts with F2F activity
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Also, can we talk about food, illness, eating disorders, poverty, effects of nutritional deficiency upon development?
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A4:look2 schools who model this,like the curriculum is linked2the food S grow&eat.Teach connectedness
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Thanks for these resources!
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Q4 Food is a complex (Science) crucial to our (Health), is well quantified (Math) and a rich stimulus for communicating (Lang)
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Why should we talk about food with our students? nailed down all of the reasons why! https://t.co/p1szmmbOde
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Q4 Food is a complex (Science) crucial to our (Health), is well quantified (Math) and a rich stimulus for communicating (Lang)
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. Absolutely! Food: where it comes from, physical and chemical changes though temperatures, what people ate
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gardening can be brilliant for looking at the bigger picture of nutrition globally too
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Even conversations about how the agricultural revolution 1000's of years ago is worth discussion.
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A4 thru maths - recipe weights/measures, science how food grows & English write ups plus inc in C
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. this is perfect! and practice healthy choices at home, it's hard but it's best for us and our families :)
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What an informative and energetic chat! Loved connecting and learning with all of you.
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A4: Bring calories into a math lesson. How many calories are in a bag of chips. How much walking would burn that off
