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...

Leaf Investigation Prek-1st Grade

Tags: Class Ideas, Fall, Leaves, Outdoor, Indoor, Pre-k, Kinder, 1st Grade, Anytime, Time : 45 mins  Author: Vicki DeBusk Greeting and ReviewMeet in your regular spot. Ask “What do you notice about all trees and plants? What do you know about leaves? Today we...

Introduction to Compost

Tags: All-Seasons, Outdoor, PreK-2nd, Anytime, Compost  Time: 30 mins  Author: Kristin Adams Link  Outline  Greeting and Review Start in the same space if possible for every class (ex: The Circle, Pond, Back benches) Sing a song, draw a picture or talk about their...

Plant Adaptations

Tags: Grade 3-5, plant adaptations, anytime, outside, inside, all seasons, fall, spring, winter, summer Time : 30-40 minutes  Outline Greeting and Review Meet in your regular spot Review last week’s lesson and/or review garden class expectations Main...

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...