Watercress is a great tool for teaching. B&W is in the process of developing a series of teaching modules using watercress as a tool for teaching. Here are some of the modules and what they will include.

1. Germination.

Its’ fast germinating seeds are a perfect way to introduce elementary students to the concepts of germination with a seed that can begin to germinate in a single day.
     -Lesson plans and teaching guides
     -Coloring book pages detailing the stages of germination
     -‘How To Germinate’ worksheets, with instructions and areas for data entry

2. Food and History.

As a food with a rich history dating back to the time of the Greeks and Romans, it is an excellent way to fold food into history lessons. Did you know that when Captain Cooke circumnavigated the globe (three times no less!), he credited watercress for making it possible. Watercress cures ‘scurvy’.
     -Lesson plans and teaching guides
     -Coloring book pages detailing the stages of germination
     -‘How To Germinate’ worksheets, with instructions and areas for data entry

3. Nutrition.

As one of Mother Nature’s most nutrient dense veggies, watercress is a great tool to use to teach nutrition and nutritional eating.
     -Lesson plans and teaching guides
     -Coloring book pages detailing the stages of germination
     -‘How To Germinate’ worksheets, with instructions and areas for data entry
     -nutritional charts

4. Food and Cancer & Decease Prevention.

Watercress has a growing body of scientific literature and studies pointing to it’s power as a cancer fighter and cancer preventer.
     -Lesson plans and teaching guides
     -Coloring book pages detailing the stages of germination
     -‘How To Germinate’ worksheets, with instructions and areas for data entry
     -What are Antioxidents’ fact sheet