Soil, Plants, and What Tastes Good

Introducing Community Members to Soil Health

1. Youth/families discuss what are traditional or favored meals.
2. Pull ingredients that can be grown in gardens—tomatoes for pizza, herbs for spaghetti and meatballs, peppers for sofrito—what nutrients do they have in common?

Connecting Soil Health and Human Health

1. Vitamins such a calcium, magnesium and potassium are vital parts of soil—the necessary for human health.
2. Invite families to look at soil composition and the composition of their favorite foods—what are the common nutrients?

Create Learning events around soil and food

1. Work with youth and families to create an event using tools like microscopes, magnifying glasses to see the smallest mineral.
2. Invite families and youth to taste, prepare and journal about the activties.