How to Build a Worm Bin

OBJECTIVE Students will explore a worm bin while discussing the process of decomposition and learning how to take care of worms. They will make a small worm bin for their classroom, which they will care for and then have compost that they can add into their garden. This activity is a follow up to the […]

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Herb Plant Sale Unit

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to identify different herbs, and will know how to utilize herbs in a variety of ways. Students will understand the ways our ancestors used plants for food, medicine, personal care, and household uses. Students will also be able to collect and save seeds for future plantings. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does […]

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Herb Unit

OBJECTIVE Students will learn some of the uses for herbs. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are herbs? What are they used for? Do we eat herbs? What is the connection between taste and smell? Objectives: Students will learn about the connection between taste and smell. What herbs are growing? How do types of herbs look different? How […]

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Herb Sachets

OBJECTIVE Students will small and feel different herbs in the garden. Students will be able to compare different herbs. Students will be able to identify some of the herbs in the garden. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are herbs? What can we do with plants in the winter? MATERIALS NEEDED Herbs to be harvester or already harvested, […]

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Growing Classroom Pea Shoots

OBJECTIVE Students will learn about what seeds need to grow by planting, taking care of, harvesting and eating pea shoots. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do seeds grow? What are our favorite fruits and veggies? MATERIALS NEEDED Container for plantingOrganic potting soilSoaked and un-soaked pea seeds (bag of yellow peas at grocery store is 89 cents) Just […]

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Garden Tools

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to name and use different garden tools, know that tools are useful for different tasks, and know how to take care of tools. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How can tools help us in the garden? MATERIALS NEEDED Variety of garden tools PROCEDURE Introduction:What is a tool?Show different garden tools and demonstrate how […]

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