Farm to School Curriculum Evaluation
5 =Excellent 4= Satisfactory 3=Modify/improve 2=Totally Inadequate 1 =Not Acceptable
Instructional design/teacher friendly: The curriculum is designed to allow teachers flexibility in using it.
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Accurate, current, relevant: The content and illustrations are accurate and up-to-date.
Age/grade appropriate: The age/grade is clearly identified; the teaching methods, materials and activities are appropriate for the intended age/grade.
Includes behavioral objectives: The objectives are clearly stated; there is a logical relationship among objectives and activities; and behaviorally-based.
Format/layout – Easy to understand/read: The format is easy for a teacher to follow; the directions on implementing activities are clear.
Research-based: The content is based on current research, and/or credible source of information.
Specifies prep needed: A list of materials needed to implement the activities is included for each activity. ✻
Supplies/materials available and low cost: The materials are readily available and at a reasonable cost.
Comments
Experiential and hands-on: The lessons engage students in hands-on activities that are enjoyable and developmentally appropriate; the lessons are appealing to a wide range of student abilities and interests?
Intellectually stimulating: The lessons encourage higher-level thinking ✻
Farm to School Components: The curriculum helps children understand the connections between the foods they eat, crops that are harvested and their own health. ✻
· Nutrition education: The lessons introduce in-class food-based education; the lessons include food tasting of fresh, seasonal and locally grown produce. ✻
· Cafeteria: Incorporates ideas for teachers to collaborate with the school nutrition staff to use the cafeteria as a learning laboratory; adjusting menus to include locally grown produce. ✻
Garden/farm/composting: Garden-based education (including non-food plants) connects the ecological, economical and social benefits of sustainable agriculture. ✻
Farm/consumer/food system: The lessons connect the study of agriculture, distribution of crops and the complexities of food production and ecological responsibility. ✻
Promotes dietary guidelines: Lessons are based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005. ✻
· Promotes food safety: Lessons include food safety guidelines; includes recipes that are suitable for students’ skill level. ✻
· Promotes physical activity: Reinforces the knowledge and skills needed to maintain a physically active lifestyle and reduces time spent on sedentary activities. ✻
Diversity-Cultures/Tradition: Activities and content are respectful to gender, religion, ethnicity, first language, age, abilities and income; appropriate strategies are included/used to meet the needs of special populations; illustrations provide appropriate representations of diversity. ✻
Includes evaluation component: Includes materials that assess children’s prior knowledge and experiences; includes opportunities for students to share their findings through class discussions, presentations and projects; includes materials that actively engage students to promote their understanding of the content i.e., drawings, diagrams, written journals. ✻
Correlation to CA Standards: The content is correlated to the CA academic standards. ✻
Overall Comments
