2023 Spring Buddhism for Kids at Hsi Fang Temple

Class	Note
Class 1 – 3/11/2023	Student introduction. Fill out student questionnaire and build Lego minifigures.
Class 2 – 3/18/2023	Learn about Eco-friendly and organic farming. Build Lego vegetable garden/farm.
Class 3 – 3/25/2023	Learn about healthy eating. Lego grocery shopping/cooking show.

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Class 1 – Student Introduction

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Class 2 – Eco-friendly and Organic Farming

Fill in the color of the fruit.

Questions…

• Which are your favorite and why?
• Which are grown in the ground/on the ground/above ground/on trees?
• Which are Vegetables and which are Fruits? See Answers.

Fun Facts:

• Tomatoes are the most popular fruit in the world.
• Pumpkins and cucumber are also fruits.
• Potatoes were the first vegetable to be drown in outer space.
• Not all oranges are orange.
• Cranberries can bounce.
• Broccoli are actually flowers you eat.
• Durian is the smelliest fruit in the world.

Eco-Friendly Farming Concepts…

Ecological Friendly farming means farming that won’t harm the environment.

Organic foods are healthier for you and the environment because they avoid synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. They promote wealth waterways, soil, air, and wildlife.

Lego Farming

Bees	Bees help pollinate the flowers and later lead to fruits. We are harvest their honey from hives as ingredients to make all kinds of other foods.
Butterflies	Butterflies are not only fun to watch, they also are pollinators like bees. They can travel long distances.
Ladybugs	Ladybugs are beneficial insects that eat other insects that harms the vegetables.
Composting	Composting is a mixture of ingredients used as plant food. It is prepared by decomposing plants, food waste, recycling organic materials, and manure.
Greenhouse	Use sun’s heat to maintain an ideal temperature and environment for plants to grow.
Trees	Not only does tree provide fruits, it also acts has an natural barrier for winds and prevents erosion.
Outdoor Dinning	Uses less energy than indoor. Provide natural shade.
Flowers	Not only does it make the garden more visual appealing, it also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Water Barrel	Recycle and reduce the use of water.. Collect water from kitchen or during raining season.

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Class 3 – Healthy Eating

Food Groups

Grain	Bread, Cereal, Rice
Vegetables	Tomatoes, Broccoli, Carrots
Fruit	Apple, Strawberry, Pineapple, Grapes
Dairy	Milk, Cheese
Meat, Fish, Beans	Fish, Chicken, Nuts, Eggs

Design Your Dish

Lego Grocery Shopping and Cooking Show

Example Dishes

Spaghetti with Meatballs	Ground Pork, Spaghetti Noodles, Tomatoes, Onions, Bell Peppers.
Greek Salad	Lettuce, Cheese, Olives, Tomatoes, Cucumbers
Vegetable Hotpot	Tofu, Mushrooms, Corn, Bok Choy, Onion
Kung Pao Chicken with Rice	Rice, Chicken, Carrots, Onion, Bell Peppers, Peanuts, Hot Peppers
Chicken Noodle Soup	Chicken, Noodles, Onion, Carrots
Chicken Pot Pie	Chicken, Carrots, Peas, Celery, Flour
Chicken Alfredo	Chicken, Noodles, Cheese, Peas, Broccoli, Carrots, Mushrooms
Sushi Roll	Rice, Seaweed, Carrots, Eggs, Cucumber.
Veg Burger with Fries	Buns, Veg Patties, Lettuce, Pickles, Tomatoes, Potatoes.
Veg Kebabs	Mushrooms, Onion, Bell Peppers, Pineapples.