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Herbal Plants: Make Your Own Plant Products

This camp is for those interested in learning about how everyday plants that can be used in medicine, other products, and even cooking. Learn how to grow your own, make your own products, and use them properly. Come join the fun! #superstar
Savannah Gilmore
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What's included

2 live meetings
2 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. They will have in class and out of class activities. I want them to participate.
Assessment
The learner is assessed by participation and interaction in class.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
About the teacher:
I have been studying herbs and natural remedies for many years. I am very well versed in nature, herbs, and anything that can be used to help issues. We transformed our home into almost a completely natural home. We use natural products in cooking, lotions, deodorants, medicine, and anything else we have around the house. I have a passion for using nature and respecting the uses in nature. I wanted to host a camp to educate on the benefits of using natural plants in everyday way. If your student wants to learn about herbs and plants that are good for cooking, medicine, or any other reason, come join! 

**Younger and older students are welcome, but please be nearby on the project day. Also message me to confirm their age is okay. 

About the class:
We will spend a few days learning about all kinds of plants, beneficial and poisonous. I will also provide a few recipes at the end of the second class that your student can do with the products they need for this class. 


Class 1 
- Introductions
- History of herbology
- Essential oils
- How to grow herbs in different ways
- Perennial vs annual and dicot vs monocot
- External use vs Internal use


In Class Activity: We will plant 3 herbs together. They should have these seeds before class starts. I post a complete supply list in class, but you can also find it below. Have your plants ready to go. 

Home Activity #1: Make cute labels for your plants and label them. 
Home Activity #2: Go on a walk. Find a flower or plant you are unsure of what it is and look it up. Find out what it is, can you use it for anything. There will be a guide in your classroom. 
Home Activity #3: This week you will collect dandelions and make dandelion tea. The recipe will be in your classroom. 


Class 2 
- Cooking vs Medicine
- Plants found in nature that can be used as well

In Class Activity: We will have some fun trivia to see if students can guess plants from pictures. 
In Class Activity: We will make herbal lip balm. 

-This can be put in any kind of small container. Parents may need to be present to help. Students need access to a stovetop. This requires melting things and dealing with hot wax. We will also have some final review and discussion on plants and what we have learned. 

I will link some of my favorite container options below. I will also link my favorite options for each of the ingredients. These can all be used to make balms, and so much more. In the final class, I will link some of my favorite recipes for things I use everyday that you can use these same items with. Please have ALL supplies ready and be in the kitchen ready to go. This will take the complete hour of class. If we do have extra time, we will do review. 


Class 1 Supplies needed
Seeds (1-3 herbs from my list)
-Cilantro, Basil, Parsley, Lavender, Chamomile, Calandula, Peppermint (this will go everywhere and fast), Rosemary, or Oregano.
Jar or container for planting
Potting soil (you cannot use ground soil)
Tools to dig out and move soil
Gloves (optional)

Class 2 Supplies needed (you only need a little bit of the products so when you order them, you do not need a lot):
Beezwax (small amount)
Shea Butter (small amount)
Coconut Oil OR Almond Oil (in oil form)
2 Essential oils (choose 1) (optional) (lavender, grapefruit, lemon, orange, or whatever you want for scent)
Container for lip balm
Mason Jar or glass jar of some kind jar (16oz preferred)
Fork or small whisk
Measuring spoons and cups (just have multiple measuring)



Links for my favorite cheap items: (these can be used for SO many products)

Beezwax
https://www.amazon.com/Beesworks%C2%AE-1lb-Cosmetic-Grade-Triple-Filtered-Beeswax/dp/B00B3U0FW4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1NO2L4594KCJM&keywords=beezwax&qid=1652455178&sprefix=beeswax%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRzBEOUY4WlhYMU5JJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzYyNDQzM0gyTFlEM1M2Q0RHTCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTUzNTIzMlNQNUFERDBNWFlZMyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Shea Butter
https://www.amazon.com/Yellow-Brick-Road-Unrefined-Butter-African/dp/B07B67P9YC/ref=sxts_rp_s3_0?crid=3RFD1EZXDJ5GH&cv_ct_cx=shea%2Bbutter&keywords=shea%2Bbutter&pd_rd_i=B07B67P9YC&pd_rd_r=c0ed16ea-95de-4b19-85f6-8bb6e3af9d90&pd_rd_w=253AC&pd_rd_wg=fCbOo&pf_rd_p=9cbffe48-8939-43e5-b33d-d79a8770c713&pf_rd_r=WM2JN235PBSAN5V4K08R&qid=1652455219&sprefix=shea%2Bbutte%2Caps%2C174&sr=1-2-5e1b2986-06e6-4004-a85e-73bfa3ee44fe&th=1

Coconut Oil
https://www.amazon.com/Majestic-Pure-Fractionated-Aromatherapy-Moisturizer/dp/B00PMR3QF2/ref=sr_1_5?crid=13R46WMQRISSI&keywords=coconut%2Boil&qid=1652455585&s=beauty&sprefix=coconut%2Boil%2Cbeauty%2C188&sr=1-5&th=1

Almond Oil
https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Solutions-Sweet-Almond-16-Ounce/dp/B0019LVFSU/ref=sr_1_5?crid=19S29TEJ1OW5G&keywords=almond+oil&qid=1652455625&s=beauty&sprefix=almondoil%2Cbeauty%2C157&sr=1-5 

Containers
https://www.amazon.com/BallHull-Aluminum-Refillable-Container-Cosmetic/dp/B08X2RLVYK/ref=sr_1_5?crid=KWHCN2A0IJCM&keywords=lip%2Bbalm%2Bcontainers%2B2%2Boz&qid=1652455714&s=beauty&sprefix=lip%2Bbalm%2Bcontainers%2B2%2Bo%2Cbeauty%2C178&sr=1-5&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Beauticom-Acrylic-Cosmetic-Beauty-Makeup/dp/B00YP1E7CC/ref=sr_1_7?crid=S7SEVWAMEL2Y&keywords=lip%2Bbalm%2Bcontainers&qid=1652458817&s=beauty&sprefix=lip%2Bbalm%2Bcontainers%2B%2Cbeauty%2C211&sr=1-7&th=1 

Any essential oil will work. I would choose from the types I listed.
Learning Goals
Students will leave knowing the benefits of the plants around them.
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Everything covered will help students understand all plants around them. All supplies will vary but I have listed all supplies in the listing. All resources will be in the classroom. Parents may need to be present for the final class to help. Students need access to a stove top. This requires melting things and dealing with hot wax.
Supply List
Class 2 Supplies needed
Seeds (1-3 herbs from my list)
-Cilantro, Basil, Parsley, Lavender, Chamomile, Celandula, Peppermint (this will go everywhere and fast), Rosemary, or Oregano.
Jar or container for planting
Potting soil (you cannot use ground soil)
Tools to dig out and move soil
Gloves (optional)

Class 3 Supplies needed (you only need a little bit of the products so when you order them, you do not need a lot):
Beezwax (small amount)
Shea Butter (small amount)
Coconut Oil OR Almond Oil (in oil form)
2 Essential oils (choose 1) (optional) (lavender, grapefruit, lemon, orange, or whatever you want for scent)
Container for lip balm
Mason Jar or glass jar of some kind jar (16oz preferred)
Fork or small whisk
Measuring spoons and cups (just have multiple measuring)
Language of Instruction
English
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Education from Kaplan University
Bachelor's Degree from Ashford University
I have taught a similar class to my charter students and they loved it. Students love creating something they can keep and I love teaching about the importance of plants and how they grow. In the world we live in, it is vital to understand farming and how we get our food sources. It is also important to teach students how to grow plants so they can always grow their own garden if they want. 

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for 2 classes
2x per week, 1 week
60 min

Completed by 34 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-15 learners per class

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