What Do Roots Do?
Peek underground, dig into the wonders of roots and discover all the amazing things roots do for trees and plants.
September
Root Exploration lesson plan
Introduce students to roots and the ways they function. Talk with students about the 5 “Ws” (who, what, when, where, and why) and teach them as a guide for creating a poem.
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- Roots Exploration lesson plan (quick view as .pdf)
Butterfly Life Cycles lesson plan
Teach students about insect life cycles through a close look at butterflies.
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- Butterfly Life Cycle lesson plan (quick view as .pdf)
- Butterfly Life Cycle pictures (quick view as .pdf)
Insect Exploration lesson plan
Introduce students to the insects and other creatures they will find in the garden and their characteristics.
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- Creatures in the garden pictures (quick view as .pdf)
- Facts about garden friends (quick view as .pdf)
- Insect Exploration lesson plan (quick view as .pdf)
- Insect facts (quick view as .pdf)
Cucumber Exploration lesson plan
Introduce students to cucumbers, how they grow, and what they taste like.
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- Cucumber Exploration lesson plan (quick view as .pdf)
- Examples of cucumber plants growing (quick view as .pdf)