Johnny Appleseed
The “true” story of Johnny Appleseed and how he brought apple trees to all of America.
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Planning an experimental Garden– 5th grade
Brief Description: Students create an experimental garden, altering variables and evaluating results. Objectives: Brainstorm the factors that affect plant growth Make group decisions to design an experiment Take ownership of the garden by helping to decide what is planted Students make predictions about how their experiment will impact the growth of their plant Materials: science
Experimental Planting – 5th grade
Brief Description: Students plant beans and set up an experiment to examine how light or water impacts plant growth. Objectives: Students plant a control and experimental plant from seed Students design a light or water experiment for their plants Students make predictions about how their experiment will impact the growth of their plant Materials: Seeds,
Going to Sleep on the Farm
This sweet book tells the story of how farm animals tuck in for the night. A lovely rhyming story that is perfect for before a nap or bedtime.
Strawberry Muffins
These vegan muffins do not contain any of the “big 8” food allergens when made with gluten free flour and are perfect for a classroom with multiple allergies. Great with local strawberries, you can substitute any other local berry that is in season.
Early Introductions to Sensory Gardens: Infants and Toddlers
Infants learn about the world through their senses: touch, sight, sound, taste, and smell. Creating safe, diverse and developmentally appropriate outdoor learning environments can offer benefits across curriculum and developmental areas. The key to creating positive experiences in outdoor learning environments lies not only in the physical environment but with the modeling and behavior of
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- Sensory Gardens (quick view as .pdf)
Planting Starts
Brief Description: Students discuss warm and cool season plants, as well as which plants might need a “head start” inside. Students plant seeds in six pack containers and make predictions. This lesson plan is correlated for third grade but can be modified for other grades as well. Objectives: Students work together to mathematically divide up flats Students are