2014 Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! Pilot

Thank you for taking part the 2014 Fall Pilot of the Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! curriculum! In an academically-rich and integrated way, this new curriculum project of the Junior Master Gardener® program will guide you and your students to a better understanding of plants and garden science, Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! can motivate your students to a better understanding foods and physical activities that cultivate their minds and and strengthen their bodies. It will also guide your class have a successful experience creating & caring for a rich garden environment that will provide a successful harvest with this season’s nutrient-dense vegetables!

Click on links below to overview Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! curriculum, quickly touch on each lesson, hear details of the integrations with STAAR supporting/readiness standards & learn benefits of and how to register in the Walk Across Texas program.

Quick intro to Junior Master Gardener and Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! curriculum:

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Week-by-Week Lesson Preview:

Overview of Weeks 1 & 2
Overview of Weeks 3 & 4
Overview of Weeks 5 & 6
Overview of Weeks 7 & 8
Overview of Weeks 9 & 10
TEKS & Overview of STAAR Readiness/Supporting Standards in Learn, Grow, Eat & GO!

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Fall 2014 Pilot Teacher Resources:

TEKS/STAAR Overview (doc)
TEKS/STAAR Correlations (doc)
Student Journal
Garden Kitchen Recipes:
English / Spanish
Family Stories w/ Teacher Talking Points
English / Spanish

Fall 2014 Agent Resources:

Match Logs (PDF) (coming soon)
Agent Program Planning Information (PDF)
Student Pre-Survey (PDF)
Student Post-Survey (PDF)
Instructions for Administering/Submitting Surveys(PDF)
Cover Page for Student Survey to be Scanned (PDF)
Interpretation Template (doc)

GEG combines the interdisciplinary efforts of horticulture, nutrition, & health to address the health and wellness of children & families. It offers the unique opportunity for children to have hands on academic learning, grow and taste garden fresh vegetables, and encourages growing strong through physical activity.
Lisa Whittlesey Junior Master Gardener Program Coordinator

The success of sustainable programming is truly a reflection of the commitment of our volunteers.
Jayla Fry Texas Master Gardener State Coordinator & Extension Program Specialist

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The LGEG curriculum compliments BLT very well… SNAP Ed guides now allow BLT more flexibility in teaching nutrition through gardening.
Jon Perot, MPA Program Coordinator, Better Living for Texans

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Learn Grow, Eat & Go is the real deal! I am not aware of any youth program on the planet with the educational value on active living and eating right through hands-on, interactive, and fun learning. It combines agriculture, youth development, and nutrition into one fun-filled program. This is the ‘no brainer’ for counties to implement as an interdisciplinary program. More importantly, it sets up perfectly to be implemented as a 4-H SPIN Club. It is these types of efforts that will GROW the 4-H Program in Texas. Join the Learn Grow, Eat & Go Team and make it happen in your county!
Chris Boleman Assistant Director and State Leader for 4-H Youth Development

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