Development of a practical lesson plan in basic education as a way to promote the reduction of food waste generation

Abstract

The disposal of peels, stalks, leaves, and seeds in the processing of fruits, vegetables, and cereals generates high amounts of organic waste, drawing attention to environmental and socioeconomic problems. So, as a way to utilize the residue from the orange and/or lemon juice production, which is so rich in nutrients, to reduce waste production, and also prepare a delicious delicacy, a Practical Lesson Plan for the production of crystallized orange peels was developed aiming at the Environmental Education of students in the 9th grade of Elementary School, which can be carried out even remotely, at home and intuitively. Therefore, the Plan is shared so that it can be used in conducting practical classes by Basic Education teachers.