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...

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 ...

Winter Solstice

Tags: Winter, Solstice, Season Time : 30-40 mins Author: Lynda Boudreault Outline Greeting and ReviewBegin class in the usual way.While outside, ask students to make observations about they see in nature (what animals they see, temperature, trees, leaves).Main...

Broccoli (or Cauliflower) Palooza!

Broccoli (or Cauliflower) Palooza! Tags: broccoli (or cauliflower), Winter, Spring, Outdoor, Indoor, All-Grades, Time : 30 mins (Time to complete the task), 10 minute groups Author: Lynda Boudreault Intro: This is a tasting class that involves harvesting, food prep,...

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...