Introduction to Edible Forest Gardens 

OBJECTIVE Students will understand what a perennial forest is and how to best choose plants that benefit the ecosystem. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does a forest ecosystem function? What is ecosystem mimicry? What kinds of resources do forests provide for humans? What is the role of humans in forests?  MATERIALS NEEDED “perennial forest gardens” slideshow, tree […]

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Plant Part Scavenger Hunt

OBJECTIVE This activity encourages students to apply knowledge of plant parts in a scavenger hunt setting. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are the parts of a plant? MATERIALS NEEDED None PROCEDURE Introduction Start with Seed Yoga lesson (in preschool curriculum toolkit under Seeds unit) or a growing song.One growing song option: start down low, curled up like […]

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Pizza Garden

OBJECTIVE Students will understand that all plants need different amounts of space to grow and thrive. Students will use their math skills to design a garden bed that can fit different plant varieties while meeting all of their needs. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What do plants need to survive? How do plants thrive? How can we design […]

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Pea Math

OBJECTIVE Students will observe how their pea seeds change and grow from seed to harvest. They will measure and chart the weekly growth showing how the seeds grow over time. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do seeds grow? MATERIALS NEEDED Large easel paper with question “How many cubes tall are our peas?” and a chart to mark […]

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Making Applesauce

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to describe the seasonal changes on a farm, from fall to winter. Students will be able to identify different chores that are done on a farm in winter. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What happens on a farm in winter? What are the jobs on a farm in winter? How do we have […]

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Making Salad

OBJECTIVE Inspire joy and excitement for preparing and eating food out of the garden. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are our favorite foods? What do we like to eat on salad? What’s growing in our garden? MATERIALS NEEDED Lettuce, green garlic, peas, and other salad-making materials from the garden, Extra salad making materials just in case there […]

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