2.  This lesson will explore how an agricultural commodity – milk – can be used to produce a natural product that can be renewable instead of a similar product manufactured from a non-renewable resource such as oil

3.  Make a list of the renewable Florida resources and non-renewable Florida resources  There is a Power Point with some of these items that will be on our website  Why is it important to develop products that use renewable resources and create and use recycled products?

4.  Chemical vs Physical Reaction  Students will mix and heat ingredients to separate curds from whey

5.  Station 1 – Casein Glue  Station 2 – Plastic from milk  Station 3 – Milk Paint  Station 4 – Milk Cosmetics or Body Care  Station 5 – Milk Jug product  Students will be placed in groups and need to use given materials and make a product. They must fill out their ‘Request for Proposal’ and ‘Engineering Design Planning Sheet’ before starting their new product.

6.  1 cup milk  4 tsp vinegar  Stir slowly and gently  Curds separate from whey  Casein is the milk protein (curds)  Drain  Squeeze out extra moisture using paper towels  Shape and let dry a few days

8.  USDA’s “Nutrient Database” will be the focus of research to identify which foods contain necessary nutrients and which foods grown in the garden are most nutrient dense or will meet specific nutritional goals.

9.  This lesson is going to show students what nutrients fruits and vegetables have and which ones are more nutrient rich.  It will help students understand why it is so important to eat their fruits and vegetables.  Using 1 cup of carrots go through how to use the USDA Nutrient Database works http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/search/list (Page 172) http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/search/list  Select one fruit or vegetable from the garden that you think has the highest amount of Vitamin A, C and E and another one that has the highest amount of Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium. (I did this for you to save time)

10.  In your group fill out ‘Nutrients from the Garden’ handout for your fruit or vegetable  Using DRI Sample calculate what percent of your daily required intake one cup of your fruit or vegetable supplies.  Once your group has filled out the DRI sample worksheet put your information on the large sheets of paper to compare.

11.  Which fruit or vegetable is most nutritious?  If a student were deficient which fruit or vegetable would be the best for him/her?

12.  This lesson is a webquest but we adapted it as a group activity. http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=179338 http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=179338

13.  Preparations:  Choose states in Pacific Coast, states in Midwest, states in Northeast and states in Southeast  Go to USDA Statistics by State http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/ and print out the statistics for Florida and the states you have chosen.http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/  Go to Super Tracker at https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/myplan.aspx and choose who you want to be and everyone will be the same for the workshop. Today we are going to be a 15 year old female, 5’4” and 120 pounds.https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/myplan.aspx

14.  What are your nutritional needs?  Can they be met with only Florida agricultural commodities?  Or could your needs be met better with other regions of the US?

15.  In your group you will need to look at your dietary needs and create a list of what foods are produced in your state or region for each of the categories. For this activity we will categorize “vegetable” fruits as vegetables. GrainsVegetablesFruitsDairyProteinOils CornGreen BeansOrangesMilkBeefSoybean oil WheatTomatoesStrawberriesCheesePorkSunflower oil BlueberriesClams

16.  Each group will present their lists to see which region has the most variety and how Florida compares.  Once you have all your food items grown in your area you are now going to create a sample menu.  Keep in mind you are a 15 year old female when you are planning food. You need to keep your calories to at least 1800 calories. She does not need to diet.  Don’t forget snacks!  You can use myfitnesspal app or Super tracker food tracker https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/foodtracker.aspx https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/foodtracker.aspx