Veggie U Hawaiʻi
About Veggie U Hawaiʻi
Established in 2014 by James Beard Award-Winning Chef Alan Wong, Veggie U Hawaiʻi aims to inspire young future farmers to pursue an agricultural-related career thus continuing to grow and expand our agricultural industry in Hawaiʻi. The program targets students in grades 3 through grade 5 statewide and currently has over 50 participating teachers in 24 schools statewide.
Veggie U Hawaiʻi is a 5-unit, 25-lesson curriculum that provides students with a seed planting, growing and harvesting experience through hands-on, STEM-focused lessons. Through this program, teachers engage their students with interactive lesson plans pertaining to sustainable farming methods, our local agricultural and making healthy food choices.
For Current Teachers
Veggie U Hawaiʻi program
The following is a summary of the Veggie U Hawaiʻi program:
Veggie U is a 5 unit, 25-lesson, hands-on curriculum that was developed in the state of Ohio that provides students with a seed-planting-growing-harvesting experience through rigorous lessons that encompass science, health, math, reading, writing and social studies. The Veggie U program introduces students to the vital role agriculture plays in our daily lives.
Bring Ag Education to Your Classroom
If you’re interested in bringing this program to your classroom at no charge to you or your school, fill out the form below:
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