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A project of the American Friends Service Committee, New Mexico Program www.afsc.org/newmexico 505.842.7343

t o o l k i t & A c t i v i t y G u i d e

Capture your effortsDesignate someone to take photos and videos on the day of to capture your event

Tell your storyShare your event in your newsletter, on your website, in your local paper, with local politicians and on social media. Let people know why you support New Mexico agriculture!

Bring carrots into the classroomIncorporate carrots and nutrition education, or ask a carrot farmer to come to talk with students, staff, or other folks at your school.

PL ANNING YOUR GREAT CARROT CRUNCHOnce you determine your event, decide where to celebrate.

In the cafeteriaServe your carrots on the lunch line and take pictures of kids and staff enjoying carrots in the cafeteria.

In the classroomCoordinate your Carrot Crunch over a school intercom—have the principal or administrator count down over the loud speaker so everyone at the school crunches at once.

As a communityBring all students and staff together to crunch at the same time in the same place. Organize your crunch with your regular fire drill so that everyone is in the same place. Have participants form the shape of a carrot on the playground.

Great ideas from the Great Carrot Crunch:• Set a time to coordinate throughout your school.• Take a creative picture with everyone in matching colored shirts.• Have students color in pictures of carrots to post all over the school.• Build in activities from different classes around carrots—have students write carrot-themed poems,

do carrot-themed word problems.

Whether you are working with a local farmer or through your regular purchasing channels, you can get some help finding out where to find and buy New Mexico carrots from:

American Friends Service Committee (505) 842-7343

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PROMOTE YOUR EVENT:There are many ways you can engage your community in celebrating carrots along with you!

• Invite local politicians and community leaders (see page 9 for a sample letter)• Add a mention in your school newsletter• Announce at school board meeting• Invite parent participation• Create flyers• Send a press release to local media outlets (see template)• Social media posts (see below for sample posts)

SOCIAL MEDIA POSTSCopy and paste and adapt these social media posts to promote your Carrot Crunch. Pair them with photos of your staff using carrots or the graphics we provide (see next page)

FAC E B O O K A N D / O R T W I T T E R• Join us for the #Great Carrot Crunch on (insert your school’s date here) to celebrate New Mexico carrots

and farm to school! • It’s a GREAT CARROT CRUNCH at [SCHOOL NAME] on (insert your school’s date here)—

celebrate the #Great Carrot Crunch• #Great Carrot Crunch—We’re crunching carrots for the #Great Carrot Crunch on

(insert your school’s date here)!• Logos: see next page

• Visit www.afsc.org/story/great-carrot-crunch

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A carrot is an oblong shaped, orange vegetable that tastes sweet and is crunchy. Help your child count the carrots and draw a line between each carrot group to the correct matching number.

See if your child can tell you five facts about carrots.

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TRUE FALSE

Carrots float in water ☐ ☐

Carrots help you see in the dark ☐ ☐

Carrots grow underground ☐ ☐

Carrots grow on trees ☐ ☐

Carrots can be purple ☐ ☐

The part we eat of the carrot is the root ☐ ☐ ☐

Eating carrots can help

to fight catching a cold ☐ ☐

Carrot true or false

The Great Carrot Crunch : New Mexico | AFSCNM

TRUE FALSE

Carrots float in water

Carrots help you see in the dark

Carrots grow underground

Carrots grow on trees

Carrots can be purple

The part we eat of the carrot is the root ☐

Eating carrots can help

to fight catching a cold

PurposeThe purpose of this lesson is to introduce a new food to the children in your classroom. The more times children are exposed to new foods, the more likely they are to eat and enjoy these foods in the future.

OverviewIn this lesson, children will describe what a bell pepper looks like under a magnifying glass. Chil-dren will also share if they like how a bell pepper feels, smells and tastes.

Words to Use � feel � carrot � smell � taste � smooth seeds � orange, yellow, purple

IntroductionThis activity will work well as a circle time activity and at tables, in small groups, for tasting.

Materials/Supplies

� 1 whole carrot (any color)

� magnifying glasses

� taste-testing samples of carrot (select only one color since you will use many colors for the Taste Testers lesson)

� taste-testing cups (optional)

Equipment Requiredknife cutting board

Before the LessonSelect one whole carrotfor children to closely examinewith magnifying glasses. Prepare samples of carrot for thechildren to taste.

Today we are going to be detectives.

Does anybody know what a detective does?

A detective gathers clues by using his or her eyes, hands, nose, and mouth. We are all going to be food detectives today. We are going to use a magnifying glass, something all good detectives carry, to look closely at a food that many of us have not tried before. After we all take a turn looking at the new food, we get to smell and taste the new food.

Adapted from UNM CHILE Plus Curriculum

B K E T E M F T A W V C T L V

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T W J A R N I L G W E D I P Y

J P E D U F K U D E L I O B E

R S K I N T E M J J C U C E S

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S X J I B O Z B E K A R W K H

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CAKE CARROT CARROT JUICE

CRUNCH EYESIGHT GREENS

ORANGE ROASTED ROOT

SHREDDED STICKS VEGETABLE

VITAMIN A VITAMIN C

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) one cup of chopped carrots, containing 128 grams (g) of carrot, provides:

» 52 calories

» 12.26 grams (g) of carbohydrate

» 3 g of sugars

» 1.19 g of protein

» 0.31 g of fat

» 3.6 g of fiber

» 1069 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin A

» 7.6 vitamin C

» 42 mg of calcium

» 0.38 mg of iron

» 15 mg of magnesium

» 45 mg of phosphorus

» 410 mg of potassium

» 88 mg of sodium

» 0.31 mg of zinc

» 24 mcg of folate

» 16.9 mcg of vitamin K

One cup of chopped carrots provides more than 100 percent of an average adult’s recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin A.

Carrots also contain various B vitamins.

Carrot nutrition facts

12 carrots3 Tablespoons olive oil1 1/4 Teaspoon kosher salt1/2 Teaspoon black pepper2 Tablespoons of parsley

Preheat oven to 400 degreesIf carrots are thick, cut them in half length wise. Slice them into 1-1/2 inch slices. Toss them in a bowl with oil, salt and pepper.Transfer them to a sheet pan in one layer. Roast them for 20minutes until brown and tender. Toss the carrots with the parsley.

roasted carrots

12 carrots3 Tablespoons olive oil1 1/4 Teaspoon kosher salt1/2 Teaspoon black pepper2 Tablespoons of parsley

Preheat oven to 400 degreesIf carrots are thick, cut them in half length wise. Slice them into 1-1/2 inch slices. Toss them in a bowl with oil, salt and pepper.Transfer them to a sheet pan in one layer. Roast them for 20minutes until brown and tender. Toss the carrots with the parsley.

roasted carrots

12 carrots3 Tablespoons olive oil1 1/4 Teaspoon kosher salt1/2 Teaspoon black pepper2 Tablespoons of parsley

Preheat oven to 400 degreesIf carrots are thick, cut them in half length wise. Slice them into 1-1/2 inch slices. Toss them in a bowl with oil, salt and pepper.Transfer them to a sheet pan in one layer. Roast them for 20minutes until brown and tender. Toss the carrots with the parsley.

roasted carrots

1. What part(s) of the body does your carrot strengthen or support?

2. What are some “superpowers” that you could have if that part of your body was extra strong?

3. What is your superhero’s name and why?

See our sample on the next page.

You can also try making other veggies into a superhero!

CARROT

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QUESTIONS

DID YOU KNOW?Carrots are one of the best sources of Vitamin A. Vitamin A

is good for your bones, teeth, vision and your skin!

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favorite martial art? CARROTEE!!

I HAVE X-RAY VISION!

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Art by Elyce Moran

Adapted from GROW Windham

Dear Parents/Guardians: Fall 2019

Our school is participating in the New Mexico Great Carrot Crunch Campaign this October! Local farmers are growing carrots for our school and challenging our students and staff to “crunch” together.

Your student will be learning about why it’s good to eat healthy vegetables. Every child who eats a carrot provided by local farms will get a sticker.

The Great Carrot Crunch Campaign will also be on social media and we will be posting photos of the students. Please read the photo release form, sign it and send back. Children are encouraged to wear orange that day.

Please ask your child what they learned about carrots and eating healthy when they come home with a Great Carrot Crunch sticker!

When we bring healthy foods to our kids in school, we support the local economy and the earth by keeping farming small and sustainable and it puts water in our state to beneficial use to grow food.

Kids win when farmers and schools work together!

Thank you.

PHOTO RELEASE FORM

I _____________________________________________, do hereby give the (please print full name) American Friends Service committee, its assigns, licensees and legal representatives the irrevocable right to use my picture, portrait or photograph in all forms and media and in all manners, including composite representations for use in interpretive and fundraising materials, or for any other lawful purposes, and I waive both fees and any right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written copy, that may be created in connection therewith. I have attained my legal majority _ (check here if this is appropriate) OR I have not yetattained my legal majority and my parent or guardian is also signing this agreement_ (check here if this is appropriate). I have read this release and am fully familiar with its contents. SIGNED:____________________________ DATE:_____________ ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________________

CITY _______________ STATE:________ ZIP CODE:________ CONSENT (IF APPLICABLE) I am the parent/guardian of the young person named above who has not yet attained her/his legal majority, and have legal authority to execute the above release. I approve the foregoing in its entirety. NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN:__________________________________________ (Please print name in full) ADDRESS:_________________________________ CITY:_________________ STATE:________ ZIP CODE:________ SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN:_____________________________________ DATE:_______________

AUTORIZACIÓN DE PUBLICACIÓN DE FOTO Yo _____________________________________________, por la presente autorizo a: (por favor imprima el nombre completo) El Comité de Servicio de Amigos Americanos o (AFSC por sus siglas en inglés), sus designados, concesionarios y representantes legales, el derecho irrevocable de usar mi fotografía, retrato en todas las formas o medios y de todas maneras, incluyendo representaciones compuestas para usarse en material interpretativo y de recaudación de fondos, o para cualquier otro propósito legal; y aquí renuncio tanto a las tarifas como a cualquier derecho de inspeccionar o aprobar el producto terminado, incluida la copia escrita, que pudiera crearse en relación a éstos. Tengo la mayoría de edad (marque si es apropiado) ____. Aún no he cumplido la mayoría de edad y por lo tanto mi padre, madre o tutor también está firmando este acuerdo (marque si es apropiado) ____. He leído este documento y estoy completamente familiarizado/a con su contenido. FIRMA: _______________________________ FECHA: _____________ DIRECCIÓN: __________________________________________________________ CIUDAD ______________: EDO. ____________________________ C.P. _________ CONSENTIMIENTO (de ser necesario): Soy el padre, madre o tutor de la persona arriba mencionada quien todavía no ha cumplido la mayoría de edad y tengo la autoridad legal para autorizar este documento. Con mi firma, apruebo lo anterior en su totalidad. NOMBRE COMPLETO DEL PADRE/MADRE/TUTOR: __________________________________________________ (Escriba con letra de imprenta el nombre completo) DIRECCIÓN __________________________________________________________ CIUDAD ________________: EDO. __________________________ C. P. _________ FIRMA DEL PADRE/MADRE/TUTOR: ______________________________________ FECHA _________________

INVITE YOUR LEGISL ATORSYou can use the template below as a call script or letter to invite your legislators or other community leaders to your Great Carrot Crunch event. Copy and paste, then personalize all of the portions in {BRACKETS}, add any content specific to your event, and send it out to your local, state, and national legislators.

To find your elected officials, see these websites:• U.S. Senate: senate.gov/senators/contact/senators_cfm.cfm?State=NM• U.S. House of Representatives: house.gov/representatives/#state_nm• New Mexico State Legislature: https://nmlegis.gov/Members/Find_My_Legislator

(Your name, school and contact info)(Date)

Dear (Elected Official),

(Name of your school) is joining other schools and preschools in New Mexico to celebrate local food and encourage our students to eat healthy by participating in the American Friends Service Committee’s Great Carrot Crunch Campaign this May 2019.

(Provide a brief description of your activities)

This collective “crunch” gets children excited about healthy eating and supports farm to school initiatives in New Mexico. We would love to have you join in our festivities. For more information or to CRUNCH with us, go to: www.afsc.org/story/great-carrot-crunch

We look forward to seeing you at this fun local food event!

Sincerely,

(Your name and contact info)

PRESS RELEASE TEMPL ATE Copy and paste this press release template into a new document. Then personalize all of the portions in {BRACKETS}, add any content specific to your event, and send it out to your local media and news outlets.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT:{NAME}{SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION}{PHONE}{EMAIL OR OTHER CONTACT}

Date: ________________

It’s the first New Mexico Great Carrot Crunch at {SCHOOL NAME}!

{SCHOOL NAME} is joining schools, preschools, 0and individuals across New Mexico in celebrating New Mexico carrots by {INSERT ACTIVITY}. {SCHOOL NAME} will be sourcing carrots from {CARROT SOURCE} in celebration of the first New Mexico Great Carrot Crunch the week of May 6, 2019 (Albuquerque Area) and May 13 (Taos and Rio Arriba Counties)

{PROVIDE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF YOUR EVENT, ACTIVITIES, LOGISTICS, HOW PARENTS/COMMUNITY CAN BE INVOLVED}

This collective “crunch” encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and local food initiatives throughout New Mexico. {DESCRIBE HOW IT CONNECTS LEARNING OR OTHER RELATED EFFORTS AT YOUR SCHOOL/INSTITUTION}.

For more information, or to crunch with us, please contact {CONTACT NAME} at {CONTACT PHONE}. For more information about the Great Carrot Crunch, visit www.afsc.org/story/great-carrot-crunch