Dark Green Lettuce
Workbook (PDF): Dark Green Lettuce
Lecture/Slideshow
Slideshow: Intro to Dark Green Lettuce (click link to view)
Videos and Readings
Video: Photosynthesis and Food (4 min)
- Video: Joel Salatin's 3 Farming Principles (15min)
How It's Done: Commercial Production Of Lettuces
Video: Yuma Arizona Lettuce Farm (5 min)
Video: Robots Speed Up Lettuce Harvest (2.5 min)
History Bite
- Video: Dig for Victory (6min)
Background of Video: Filmed circa 1940s to encourage people to farm as a part of the World War 2 effort - specifically on the side of the Allies. (Remember, many resources - metal, food, etc - had to be diverted to soldiers, which meant less options for the families who were still at home)
Current Application
"Here's Why Your Meal is Safer, and Why It Still May Make You Sick"
Response Question:
Are you ever hesitant about "eating out" at a restaurant? What is the most worrisome thoughts concerning the risks of "eating out"?
Weekly "Engage" Question
Specifically concerning the "Victory Gardens" Video versus the commerical harvesting of lettuce:
"How has the attitude toward food (and where it comes from) changed in the past 50 years?
Do you see any apparent consequences (or benefits) from your observations?"
(5-8 sentences)
Submit your response on our SLACK team
Online Summary Quiz
Introduction to Green Lettuces
(includes questions from the Lecture Slides, "Photosynthesis and Food" video and "Salatin's 3 Farming Principles" Video)