Farm to Plate
Duration:
1-2 Weeks
Level:
Grade 7-10
Format:
Offline
About The Module
Follow a tomato’s journey from seed to sandwich. Students plant, harvest, cook, and calculate food miles—gaining respect for farmers, soil, and their own health.
What Kids Will Learn
Agriculture
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Farming methods, crops, and seasonality
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Food processing and supply chains
Life Skills
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Cooking & Serving
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Collaboration and communication
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Resource Management
Health & Nutrition
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Food groups (Carbs, proteins, etc) & balanced diets
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Processed vs. whole foods
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Understand Nutrition Labels
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Hygiene and food safety
Environment
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Waste management (dry vs. wet waste)
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Reducing food waste
Module Highlights
Farm – Where It All Begins
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Visit a nearby farm to see how vegetables, fruits, and grains are grown.
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Learn about seeds, crops, soil, irrigation, and more.
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Grow your own greens at home
From Harvest to Packets
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Tour a local market and a local Mandi
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Tour a food processing unit (like a dairy or biscuit factory).
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Understand how food is cleaned, stored, processed, and packaged.
Prepare Your Own Food Chart
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Learn about food groups (proteins, carbs, fats, vitamins, etc.)
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Read nutrition labels and balanced meals.
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Create your own balanced diet food chart
Community Cooking
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Learn cooking, hygiene, portion control, and presentation.
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Each group prepares a dish and serve it to their parents and local communities
