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Seed Preservation Lesson Plan for Your Students<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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The new school year is here! We’re taking the opportunity to expand upon the Growing Plants in the Classroom<\/a> lesson plan from last month with a look at – seed preservation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to teach your students about seed preservation, especially in this very clear time of climate change<\/strong>. Preserving seeds is crucial to in helping achieve genetic diversity to support sustainable development and food security. The next generation\/s must have reliable access to sufficient, affordable and nutritious food. To achieve this, a sustainable model of seed preservation is needed that meets current needs without compromising the future generations\u2019 ability to meet theirs. The classroom is a great place to begin with this sustainable model. Below is breakdown of how to start your own classroom seed preservation program and get your students invested in the concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Helpful Tips to Getting Started on a Classroom Seed Preservation Plan for the School Year Ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Step 1: Teach Students About the Importance of Seed Preservation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We discussed the critical importance of seed preservation in light of climate change above. While you can certainly discuss the necessity and connect it to current events with your students, it will help to have educational resources available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can help. The Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation’s Seeds of Inspiration<\/a> educational resources program takes a holistic look at all things related to growing food, seed preservation included. The program (available free-of-charge to Canadian schools) includes a Storybook Package, Educational Workbooks and organic Non-GMO seeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submit a request for these FREE educational materials today:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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REQUEST <\/strong>Seeds of Inspiration<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2: Secure Seeds!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We can help with this too. The Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation promotes seed biodiversity, ecological seed production, and help keep seeds in the public domain. We also provide heirloom and organic seeds to school gardens. Email the Foundation at seeds@seewhatgrows.flywheelstaging.com<\/a> to inquire about setting up a program for your school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it’s great to start with seed packets (from us and\/or local gardening retailers) we encourage you to get seeds from currently thriving garden resources. For example, if your school already has a garden, that’s a great place to start. Or if there is a nearby community garden that is willing to let your class get seeds from certain species that would also work. From here, your students will enjoy a hands-on learning experience over the months which will entail the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n