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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...
Garden Ideas for November and into December – 2022
There is so much growth going on in the garden!! It looks so good out there! The swiss chard leaves are massive, the collard greens too! I see a lot of basil pesto in our future and radish top pesto, kale chips and maybe even some soups. I've spotted a few cabbages...
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 ...
Pollintaion
Pollination 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 Week 3 Curriculum Complete...
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...
Spring is here! Garden Ideas for March and April
Spring is here! There is so much growth after the colder winter months. You'll see a tree with no leaves one day and then next time you look, it's covered with these bright green ones! Grasses wake up, flowers start to appear, and everything looks so fresh!...
Fall is here! Garden Ideas for November and December
Wow!! The garden looks so lush!! The mustard greens are beautiful and the tops of radishes are peeking through the soil! I see carrots getting bigger, cabbages forming, broccoli too, and those bean seeds must have been magical, Jack will be climbing them...
My garden is planted, what’s next? Garden Ideas for October and November
Over the last month there has been some magic happening in the garden! There have been so many great lessons and activities, and the classroom beds look amazing! Now that seeds and plants are in the ground, you might find that there is not much to actually do in...
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:...
Inside A Beehive
Inside A Bee Hive 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...
Ojos de Dios
Ojos de Dios : Yarn Craft Time : 45 minutes Outline Greeting and ReviewMeet in your regular meeting place.Main Lesson Ojo de DiosActivity 1 Craft: Ojos de DiosMaterials Needed: sticks or craft sticks, various colored yarnActivity 2Garden MaintenanceMaterials...
Aztec Calendar
Time :45 minutes Author: Jenny Cantu Outline Greeting and ReviewMeet in your regular meeting spot.Review last weeks lesson if applicable.Main Lesson Aztec CalendarActivity 1 Rock PaintingMaterials Needed: flat painting rocks or river stones, acrylic paint...
MEXICAN FOLK ART: AMATE PAINTINGS
Time : 45 minutes Author: https://kidworldcitizen.org/mexican-folk-art-amate-paintings/ Outline Greeting and ReviewMeet in your regular place.If during Hispanic Heritage Month - ask, “What is special about this time of year? What are some things we can do to...
Native Birds of Central Texas – Bird Feeders (2-5 Grade)
Tags: anytime, birds, Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer, craft, bird feeders, stem, birds of central Texas, Hispanic Heritage Month, birding Time : 45-60 minutes Author: Vicki DeBusk Outline Greeting and Review Meet in your regular meeting place in the garden...
Native Birds of Central Texas – Bird Feeders (PreK-1st Grade)
Tags: Class Ideas, All-Seasons, Outdoor, Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer, Anytime, Birds, bird feeders, craft, Prek-1st, Hispanic Heritage Month Time : 45 mins Author: Vicki DeBusk Greeting and ReviewMeet in your regular spot, review last week’s lesson if...
Celebrate the Winter Solstice (December 21st)
December 21st is the shortest day in the northern hemisphere. It marks the first day of winter up here. Cosmically, agriculturally, and historically, there's a lot to celebrate. The Earth’s rotation and orientation to the sun give us our four seasons: winter, spring,...
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External Resources
Cooking Resouces
- Bay Area Cooking Class Curriculum
- Cooking With Children
- The Cooking Room Curriculum
- Washington State – Let’s Cook! Class Curriculum
- Cooking With Kids – Exploring Healthy Foods – Kinder to First Grade
- Cooking With Kids – Exploring Healthy Foods – Second to Third Grade
- Cooking With Kids – Exploring Healthy Foods – Fourth to Sixth Grade
- Cooking With Kids – Dried Fruit Tasting – Fourth to Sixth Grade
Beekeeping
- The Bee Cause – 6 Week Bee Unit! A digital series of comprehensive lesson plans and educator guides specifically built to explore the lives of bees..
Class Ideas Resouces
- KidsGardening – Wonderful resource for garden related classes.
- ecoRise
- Perot Museum Programs
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