Photosynthesis

Tags: Class Ideas, All-Seasons, Outdoor, Indoor,  3rd, 4th, 5th, Fall, Anytime, photosynthesis, leaves, plants Objective: To illustrate the process of photosynthesis Time : 25 mins  Author: Junior Master Gardener Teacher/Leader Guide, Texas A&M...

Parts of a Tree 

Time : 30 minutes Author: Vicki DeBusk  Outline Greeting and ReviewMeet in usual spot.Ask students, “Where do trees come from? How big are trees? Do you have a favorite tree? What do you know about trees?” Explain that today we are going to learn about the...

Parts of a Plant

Tags: Class Ideas, All-Seasons, Outdoor, All-Grades, Fall, Spring, Winter, Anytime, plants Time : 40 minutes Author: Vicki DeBusk  Outline Greeting and ReviewMeet in usual spotAsk students, “Where do plants come from? Can you name a plant? What is your favorite...

Honey

Tags: Class Ideas, All-Seasons, Outdoor, Indoor, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, Bees Time: 60 mins (Use a combination of activities for a 30 min class). Author: The Bee Cause and Whole Kids Foundation  The Bee Cause 6 Week Curriculum Complete Guide...

Wiggling Worms

Tags: Class Ideas, worms, outside, compost, bugs, soil, decomposers, all grades Time : 45 minutes Author: Vicki DeBusk Outline Greeting and Review Start in the same space Review rules if necessary Main Lesson  Worms Activity 1  Worm Facts Materials Needed:  Book:...

Good Bugs, Bad Bugs

Tags: Class Ideas, bugs, outside, Fall, Spring, Winter, Summer, insects, ladybugs, good bugs, bad bugs, lacewings, bug hotel Time : 45 Minutes Author: Vicki DeBusk Outline Greeting and Review Meet in your regular spot Remind students of garden etiquette.  Main Lesson ...

Inside A Bee Hive

Tags: Class Ideas, All-Seasons, Outdoor, Indoor, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, Bees Time: 60 mins (This can be divided into 2 to 3 classes. Or choose a few activities). Author: The Bee Cause and Whole Kids Foundation...

Life Cycle and Anatomy of a Bee

Tags: Class Ideas, All-Seasons, Outdoor, Indoor, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, Bees Time: 90 mins (Mix and match activities for a 30-40 min class or spread over two classes; activities can be adapted for different grades). Author:...