Apple Tasting

Apple Tasting Tags: Apple tasting, Fall, Outdoor, Indoor, k-2, Anytime, bar graphs, taking polls, measuring, counting Time : 40 mins (Time to complete the task) Author: Lynda Boudreault   Outline Greeting and Review ●        Start in the same space as usual. ●       ...

Rain Water Models

Rain Water Models Tags: Rain Water, Aquifer, ground water, pollution, Outdoor, All-Grades, Anytime Time : 30 mins Author: Lynda Boudreault, based on Earth Camp lesson plans Note: This lesson best follows lessons about the water cycle. Outline Greeting and Review...

Smoothies (Any Greens)

Smoothies (Any Greens) Tags: smoothies, food, inside, rainy day, pre-k, kinder, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, any season, recipe, kitchen Time : 30 minutes Outline Greeting and Review Greet students in their regular spot.  Review last weeks lesson. Ask kids: Who likes...

Amaranth Plants

Amaranth Plants Tags: Amaranth, Outdoor, Indoor, All-Grades, Fall Time : 30 mins (Time to complete the task) (10-15 min group activities, rotated) Author: Lynda Boudreault   Intro: This is a great class if you’re noticing amaranth weeds in the garden. They are edible...

Seed Dispersal

Tags: Seeds, Dispersal, Class Ideas, Indoors, Outdoors, All-Seasons, Spring, Anytime, 2nd-5th grade Seed Dispersal Time : 45 mins  Outline Greeting and ReviewStart in the same space if possible for every class (ex: The Circle, Pond, Back benches)Have the class...

Introduction to the Green Classroom

Introduction to the Green Classroom Tags: Class Ideas, All-Seasons, Outdoor, All-Grades, Fall, Anytime Time : 30 mins Summary Greeting and Review Start in the same space if possible for every class (ex: The Circle, Pond, Back benches) Introduce Garden Teachers and...