Kansas Lesson Plan
Tomatoes Farm To Table
The life cycle of a tomato from a seed to the plate requires labor, energy and many materials. This process is similar to many foods that we eat everyday. Through this lesson, students will understand the ins and outs of tomato production, from the garden to the plate.
Suggested Grade Level
3rd - 5th
Time
50 minutes
Subjects
Life Science, Measurement & Data, Energy
Objectives
- Create a food/energy sequencing model.
- Identify the different forms of energy.
- Discuss how energy changes forms throughout food processing.