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Non-mainstream

Exposing children to nature and food can help them develop a sense of appreciation for the environment, understand the importance of sustainability, and make healthy lifestyle choices. Here's a rough outline of a curriculum that combines nature and food education for school children:

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1. Exploring Nature's Bounty
- Introduction to different types of crops, fruits, and vegetables
- Understanding the life cycle of plants and the importance of pollinators
- Hands-on activity: Planting a school garden, a small herb garden


2. Food Systems and Sustainability
- Understanding the journey of food from farm to table
- Exploring the impact of food choices on the environment and community
- Hands-on activity: Creating a recycling program or compost bin


3. Nutrition and Wellness
- Introduction to different food groups and their benefits
- Understanding the importance of nutrition and wellness
- Hands-on activity: Preparing a healthy meal or snack


4. Seasonal Eating and Cooking
- Exploring seasonal fruits and vegetables
- Learning basic cooking techniques and recipes
- Hands-on activity: Preparing a seasonal recipe


5. Food Waste and Recovery
- Understanding the impact of food waste on the environment
- Exploring ways to reduce food waste and recover surplus food
- Hands-on activity: Creating a food waste reduction plan

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Teaching methods:

- Hands-on activities and experiments
- Interactive games and simulations
- Guest lectures from farmers, chefs, and nutritionists
- Field trips to farms, gardens, and food banks
- Collaborative projects and presentations

We do not have a pre-set curriculum or syllabus. The focus here is on the naturally evolving rhythm of learning. As teachers, we have to be alive and sensitive to the child so that, at every point, we are in touch with the child’s learning process. Out of this process grows the curriculum. Our curriculum remains open-ended and flexible

 

Board 

 

The Integral School is affiliated with Pearson Edexcel board (IGCSE) vide Centre Number 91161. The school also encourages NIOS (National Institution of Open Schooling) as an option for appearing in the Xth Board examination

 

Assessment

We do not conduct conventional tests or exams at any stage. Therefore, there is no question of grading or categorizing the child. The child is not an object to be labelled and graded, but a living soul to be guided and this calls for sensitive assessment both by the child, the parents and those of us working with the child to give meaningful and responsible feedback.

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