Join the conversation! Here's what folks are saying about "What's On Your Plate?" Share your thoughts too, as well as your recipes and questions. Recipes will also be added to our blog. And teachers, you have your own space to brainstorm the best ways to use the film modules and curriculum. What works best? What other activities do you suggest? How have your students responded? Be a part of it! Thanks!
Natalie
Cape Elizabeth, ME
General Comments
So cool! I love that it just happened as it happened while you were filming. I think this is an awesome lesson. Thank you Sadie and Safiyah!😊
Dillon
Duluth, MN
General Comments
I really think this will help kids think about what they eat
PYLE
NY, NY
General Comments
THIS WAS A GREAT AND AWESOME MOVIE ABOUT HEALTHIE EATING
Tammy
Cohutta, GA
General Comments
I just have to tell you, that you two girls are so inspiring! You are an example not only to you peers, but your elders! You make me want to get out there and make a difference and that is one of the best legacies you can leave behind! Keep doing what you are doing! It is so important.... and you are too!
Kelly
Rochester, NY
Teacher's Corner
My class and I have just finished reading The Omnivore's Dilemma, Young Readers Edition. This film was an excellent way to culminate this unit! We have been traveling to farmer's markets, talking with farmers and scientists, as well as creating our own recipes from scratch (including an awesome hot cocoa recipe made without sugar). I am now planning on inviting a chef to come and speak with the class about being creative and healthy when cooking. Thanks to the girls for this amazing film! The kids were really inspired by you!
Laurie
CORTLANDT MANOR, NY
Teacher's Corner
We have a farm in this area where I do programs for home schoolers, new york city public and private schools, local schools, adult and children programs, etc. I suggested my local district's 5th grade elementary school teachers consider going on a trip to the farm with their students. (I have been involved with the school food issue of this district for many years with limited success. I have held cooking classes, gotten the teachers to create a small garden, etc, over the years, but making a dent in the actual lunch program has been a long haul. Nevertheless, whenever I see a new opportunity, I try.) Unfortunately, they couldn't arrange a trip, but they asked if I could bring the farm to them. Hmm. So, I created a "growing sustainability" syllabus, and since I was going in "cold", I used What's On Your Plate to give the students a preview of the concepts I was to cover.
It is the first time I used a video in any of my programs. I had the three different 5th grade classes watch the three segments with their respective teachers when they could accommodate it in their schedules a few weeks prior to my scheduled visit. I followed up with an hour visit to each class which included a lecture; a slide show I created of the farm showing and explaining the sustainable energy projects there, as well as the crops and chickens; a "show and tell" with compost; organic and treated soils; and a local, seasonal cooking class featuring the beautiful produce from the farm, as well as other local farms. The objectives were met! The best part of course is really seeing how they got it!!! Hopefully those letters to the school administration will happen, and the children will get their parents to the farm stand or farmers market! Also, I pleasantly learned that those children really enjoyed the video and it certainly served the purpose. I requested the teacher's have the students write down while they were watching the video any questions, what struck them, or what they learned that they had not learned before. Although I did not discuss the video during my own presentation, I did get feedback and had them refer to their notes as we were eating our creations, (which also went over really well - they all love asparagus, who would've thought!).
All in all, having the video was a great precursor to my in house project and got them on board prior to my arrival, while giving them a broader picture of the whole food movement outside of their own county. I'll keep you up to date of any other projects where I make use your materials...
It is the first time I used a video in any of my programs. I had the three different 5th grade classes watch the three segments with their respective teachers when they could accommodate it in their schedules a few weeks prior to my scheduled visit. I followed up with an hour visit to each class which included a lecture; a slide show I created of the farm showing and explaining the sustainable energy projects there, as well as the crops and chickens; a "show and tell" with compost; organic and treated soils; and a local, seasonal cooking class featuring the beautiful produce from the farm, as well as other local farms. The objectives were met! The best part of course is really seeing how they got it!!! Hopefully those letters to the school administration will happen, and the children will get their parents to the farm stand or farmers market! Also, I pleasantly learned that those children really enjoyed the video and it certainly served the purpose. I requested the teacher's have the students write down while they were watching the video any questions, what struck them, or what they learned that they had not learned before. Although I did not discuss the video during my own presentation, I did get feedback and had them refer to their notes as we were eating our creations, (which also went over really well - they all love asparagus, who would've thought!).
All in all, having the video was a great precursor to my in house project and got them on board prior to my arrival, while giving them a broader picture of the whole food movement outside of their own county. I'll keep you up to date of any other projects where I make use your materials...
Anna
Fort Worth, TX
General Comments
Sadie and Sofie,
A remarkable job! Thanks for teaching us whats on our plate, continue to contribute your best to the world. Looking for more from you! Coach Anna McCoy
Amy
New York, NY
Teacher's Corner
I showed the first part of the film to my 4th grade students who attend private school in NYC. They have been learning about global warming and how food can contribute to greenhouse gases (via transportation, pesticides, fertilizers and packaging). We are growing a veggie garden on our green roof which we plan to harvest and make into a "green pizza" on the last day of school. The kids were very captivated by the film, particularly as narrated by two NYC school girls. They were also interested in seeing the cafeteria of a public school and hearing other kids interviewed on food habits. They loved the focus on "Funyons"! It's an excellent and timely film that covers A LOT of ground. Thank you.
Marc
Southampton, NY
General Comments
I watched it with my daughter Mia 14 and son Michael 11 and we all thought it was wonderful!
Thank you so much for mentoring your daughter and her friend through the process of making such an important film. I hope it reaches the widest audience possible and know it will have real impact in bringing about change to our food production and consumption habits.
Chanel
Queens, St. Albans, NY
General Comments
hey sadie and sofia!! my name is chanel and i live in new york. i saw your movie and i totally loved it! i love the fact that you guys are so young making your dreams come true, and its awesome that you can spread the word about healthy foods. I want to start going to green markets to buy healthy foods. Thanks for the info and inspiration. Love you guys, keep up the good work! :D
