Lesson Plans & Ideas

Get Energized! Grades: 2-5 Advanced Garden Project Series

Description: Students will conduct an experiment to learn how the size of a seed correlates to the ideal depth to which it is planted.
Vocabulary: Battery, Dormant, Embryo, Endosperm, Energy, Germination, Seed, Starch
Subjects: Measuring, Science, Reading, Organization, Compare/Contrast
Ladybug, Ladybug Grades: 2-5 For Every Lesson Series

Description: NEED
Vocabulary: NEED
Subjects: NEED
Garden Logs Grades: Everyone For Every Lesson Series

Description: Use a Garden Log to incorporate virtually every subject area into the garden
Vocabulary: From whichever lesson you are currently working on
Subjects: Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Environmental safety and awareness
International Flavors! Grades: 1-5 Easy Garden Project Series

Description: Students will learn about the history of a culture and enjoy making and trying their traditional cuisine
Vocabulary: Culture, International, Geography, Agriculture, Traditional, Cuisine, additional vocabulary pertinent to your lesson unit
Subjects: History, Geography, Sociology, Science
Lettuce Grow! Grades: 1-5 Easy Garden Project Series

Description: Students will enjoy learning about the history of salad and growing the ingredients to make their own entrée!
Vocabulary: Caesar, Cobb, Farm Technology, Harvest, Salad, Waldorf
Subjects: Measuring, Science, Reading, Organization, Compare/Contrast
Paper Trail Grades: 2-5 Easy Garden Project Series

Description: Students will study how ancient Egyptians used the papyrus plant for various purposes by growing their own papyrus and making their own paper
Vocabulary: Codex, Paper, Papyrus, Pith, Raw, Reed, Recto, Scroll, Verso
Subjects: Science, History, Sociology
Soil Breakdown Grades: Everyone For Every Lesson Series

Description: Test the pH level of your garden soil to determine what to plant or how to alter it
Vocabulary: Clay, Composition, Fertile, Mineral Matter, Organic Matter, pH Level, Sand, Silt, Soil
Subjects: Science, Social Studies
Weather Station Grades: Everyone For Every Lesson Series

Description: Use a Weather Station to observe, record, and predict your local weather
Vocabulary: Meteorologist, Observe, Precipitation, Solar, Temperature, Weather Pattern
Subjects: Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Environmental safety and awareness