What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Hands on, attention grabbing and context related

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How effective was the resource in increasing students’ awareness of local sources of food?

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? Greatly improved students understanding on waste items and categorising

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? Garden maniture and recycled bags

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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Prompted some discussion

Exceptionally well

What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? Mis management of waste

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? So far we working on waste management of school lunch containers

“It was a great program to increase student knowledge and create excitement.”

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Posted 2 weeks ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Healthy Local Delicious

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? We have a real local issue as we are a tourist destination with 90 percent of business in our main street food production!

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? Worm apartments and skyscraper worm hotels!

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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Prompted some discussion

Exceptionally well

What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? Takeaway food waste unfinished takeaway food in local bins at the recreational locations in our area.

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? Yes reussrgence in our worm farm and bringing in fruit on trees to put in a sharing bowl is the first start!

“We have a lot of food places in our touristy town so it was a lot of fun for us to thinl about food in our town!”

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Posted 2 weeks ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Yummy, hands-on, innovative

How effective was the resource in fostering critical thinking about food waste issues?

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How effective was the resource in increasing students’ awareness of local sources of food?

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? This kit did this well. We had many conversations about it.

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? Getting school chickens

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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Prompted some discussion

Exceptionally well

What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? Foodbank

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? Compost

“Our kids loved making the soup and exploring food within our community.”

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Posted 3 weeks ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Informative, engaging, enlightening

How effective was the resource in fostering critical thinking about food waste issues?

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? The learners had access to resources leading them to be informed about global waste.

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? Designing a machine that transforms food waste into a power source to power a toy making machine.

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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Prompted some discussion

Exceptionally well

What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? They realised how many local Pataka Kai there were.

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? Litter free lunches were promoted more in 2025. Encouragement to only bring what they could eat therefore avoiding waste.

“This kit was a great resource for educating our young people on food choices and the uses of food.”

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Posted 3 weeks ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? engaging, thought provoking, fun

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? it helped them understand how their choices can compound to a global issue too.

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? Using off cuts in different ways, carrot tops as pesto!

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? They found out that there was a local food garden and food pantry's that people could use.

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? Yes, revitalising our school garden.

“This was a great resource to use. My tamariki really loved participating and getting to know our food map and making healthy choices.”

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Posted 3 weeks ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Informative, Engaging, Different

How effective was the resource in fostering critical thinking about food waste issues?

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How effective was the resource in increasing students’ awareness of local sources of food?

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? It helped them think about others not just their situations

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? We didn't get to this

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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Prompted some discussion

Exceptionally well

What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? Sparked debates about our school lunches

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? No

“It was great to look at where food comes from and what kind of food the kids are eating.”

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Posted 1 month ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? connecting, captivating, curious

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How effective was the resource in increasing students’ awareness of local sources of food?

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? A good mix

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? converting scrapes into pickles

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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Prompted some discussion

Exceptionally well

What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? the idea that plant life can be a food source

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? yes we have connected with our kura's general recycling

“In a world of consumption, it was great to help our students notice, learn and elevate the importance of food sources and food waste and become solution-oriented. The hands on material captivated their attention and gave us such a positive 'in' to engagement.”

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Posted 1 month ago

What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? engaging eye-opening innovative

How effective was the resource in fostering critical thinking about food waste issues?

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How effective was the resource in increasing students’ awareness of local sources of food?

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How did the resource inform students’ understanding of food waste as a global vs local issue? it did get there a bit but not to enough of the students

What were the most creative food waste solution suggestions? ones that re-used the food

Did the resource encourage new ways of thinking and talking about the value food?

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Prompted some discussion

Exceptionally well

What did your students find in your community that they hadn’t noticed before and what sparked that discovery? all the food growth - market gardens

Has this kit prompted any new food related initiatives within your school? composting

“It worked well with a small group. We have an MLE so it was a bit difficult to do with a large class.”

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Posted 1 month ago

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