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Imperfect Foods with Cyberchase Green It Up

July 27, 2021

Have you ever seen a carrot that looks just a little... funny? Tyler with Indy Urban Acres tells us why its ok to eat foods that dont look perfect and how doing so can help reduce food waste. Watch Cyber Chase on the PBS Kids app! Play: Cyberchase Imperfect Food Cards - https://bit.ly/3hiVYSd PBS Learning Media has a simple to understand video lesson to give more background on food waste for kids. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3AELioP Savethefood.com can help you learn more about how to waste less food with tools like a calculator for how much to buy for a big meal, information on storing food so that it doesnt go bad, and new recipe ideas for leftovers. LocalHarvest.org Has information on planning for a farm visit and where to find a local farm. Host: Carly Weidman, WFYI Public Media Guest: Tyler Gough, Indy Urban Acres Director and Producer: Gary Harrison, WFYI Public Media Videographer: Chris Elberfeld, WFYI Public Media

Composting with Cyberchase Green It Up

July 27, 2021

Did you know worms can help turn food scraps into plant nutrients? Chris with Growing Places Indy shows us what compost is and how special helpers turn waste into plant fuel. Watch Cyber Chase on the PBS Kids app! Play: Project Learning Tree has resources for composting in a classroom or at home, including guides for worm bins, backyard composting, and mini composting inside. KidsGardening.org has information on how to start composting with kids Host: Carly Weidman, WFYI Public Media Guest: Chris Kelley, Director of Farm Operations, Growing Places Indy Director and Producer: Gary Harrison, WFYI Public Media Videographer: Chris Elberfeld, WFYI Public Media

Food Miles with Cyberchase Green It Up

July 27, 2021

How far does your food travel to get to you? A few miles? A few thousand? Tyler with Indy Urban Acres tells us why its important to know where our food comes from. Watch Cyber Chase on the PBS Kids app! Play: Digits Menu Builder Card Game - https://bit.ly/2TBAszh Host: Carly Weidman, WFYI Public Media Guest: Tyler Gough, Indy Urban Acres Director and Producer: Gary Harrison, WFYI Public Media Videographer: Chris Elberfeld, WFYI Public Media