What a great way for students to understand the benefits of eating healthy by taking part in growing and preparing their own food.  An elementary school in Brooklyn, NY is ripping up a parking lot to build a kitchen classroom.  Students will be able to share foods they have grown themselves.

Read the complete article at New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/20/dining/20edible.html?scp=3&sq=Alice%20Waters&st=cse

"Where does lettuce come from?"
"The store."
will not be something you will hear from the children.

What are your thoughts?  Expensive?  But a good way for kids to learn with hands on experiences.