Planting Peas

OBJECTIVE Students will know how to plant seeds. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do we grow food? MATERIALS PROCEDURE Introduction: During circle, explain to students that since it’s spring, it’s time to start plantingseeds outside in the garden! The first vegetables that can be planted are peas. Review therules of the garden, and explain that first we’re […]

Grade levels
Core curriculum subjects
Island Grown Schools topics ,

Seed Saving

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to save a particular type of seed ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Why is seed saving important? Why do we save seeds? Why is it beneficial to have multiple varieties of the same plant? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Extension Ideas:

Grade levels
Core curriculum subjects
Island Grown Schools topics

Seasons and Light

OBJECTIVE Students will understand the role of sunlight in the change of seasons. Students will recognize the effects of light on plants. Students will be able to identify different types of plants and their different needs. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are seasons? How do seasons affect us? How do seasons affect plants? What kinds of tools […]

Grade levels
Core curriculum subjects
Island Grown Schools topics ,

Spring Seed Starting

OBJECTIVES Students will be able to explain what a plant breeder does, and know the definition of trait and variety. Students will understand that eaters and gardeners have the power to choose which kinds of crops continue to thrive. Students will know how to start seeds. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What does it mean to breed plants? […]

Grade levels
Core curriculum subjects
Island Grown Schools topics ,

Tops and Bottoms

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to draw what part of a plant grows above the ground Students will be able to draw what part of a plant grows below the ground ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? MATERIALS NEEDED • Tops and Bottoms, by Janet Stevens• Tops and Bottoms Worksheet• Paper• Crayons• Variety of […]

Grade levels
Core curriculum subjects
Island Grown Schools topics ,

The Lorax: Marigold Lesson

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to plant a seed Students will be able to discuss the moral of The Lorax by Dr. Suess Students will be able to draw a prediction of what their seed will grow into ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What do living things need to survive and grow? Why is it important to plant […]

Grade levels
Core curriculum subjects
Island Grown Schools topics