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Mendel and Heredity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the investigator whose studies formed the basis of modern genetics (Mendel). They list characteristics that make the garden pea a good study organism, and summarize the 3 major steps of Mendel¿¿¿s experiment.
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Chemistry is Crystal Clear

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students observe crystals and their shapes and formation. In this crystal formation lesson, the teacher prepares crystal gardens for the students to observe, then the class finds examples of crystals in nature and observe a teacher...
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Mathematics and Ecology: Through the Window Garden

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Student discover some of the ideas and concepts that make up the topic of Ecology. They read and interpret graphs to assimilate the information that is displayed. They discover the rate of increase of Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere...
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Window Gardens

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars use a plastic sandwich bag containing a damp paper towel taped to a window as a model system to observe the germination and early growth of radish seeds. They are challenged to pose a question about seed germination and...
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Garden Counting Game

For Teachers K - 1st
In this counting game worksheet, students construct a number game. Students cut out the ladybug and flower pieces. To play, students count the spots on each ladybug and match to the flowers.
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Garden Counting Game

For Teachers K - 1st
In this math counting worksheet, students construct a game, cutting out the ladybugs and flowers. To play, count the spots on the ladybug, and match to the numbered flowers.
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How Does Your Garden Grow?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this science worksheet, students will plant some birdseed on a sponge to see if there is anything inside the seeds. Students will keep a record of how the seeds change over several days.
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Planting Phil's Garden

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study how to care for plants. In this plant care lesson, students observe a plant care demonstration and examine flowers using their senses. They listen to Janet Wakefield's, What If Everybody Gave? They complete a community...
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Garden For Life

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students are read a story about a girl their age helping others. They discover they can have a positive impact on others. They decide on a project related to literature that benefits the school or community.
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Tree Top Canopy Field Trip

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students visit the Greenheart Canopy Walkway. In this environmental lesson, students experience a coastal rain forest ecosystem. Students interact and explore the different layers of the rain forest.
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Giving Back to our School Community

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students recognize that gifts can be for a community and not just for an individual. They acknowledge that helping to beautify our school community is a positive step in becoming a contributing citizen.
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Italian-American Legacy

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the role of the Italian government in the migration, also their role in farm life and poverty. They discuss how the Italians supported their families and why they exited to other countries. They discuss how to begin a...
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Soil Testing and Texturing

For Teachers K - 8th
Learners are introduced to soil textures and why they are important in examining soil quality. They find out how to feel the difference between soil textures. Pupils describe which soil texture is best for gardens and growing healthy...
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Natural Features of Our Community

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read about and discuss natural features of communities. They listen to a guest speaker, such as a park ranger to expand their knowledge of natural features. They go on a field trip, if possible, to a local zoo or...
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Saved by a Shark

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the marine ecosystem and the importance of sharks. In this shark instructional activity, students look at photos of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and discuss the animals that live there. They discuss...
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Real Life Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate where in their everyday life math is used. In this algebra lesson, students describe linear transformation as it relates to business and sales. They relate area and perimeter to their yard or garden, as well as...
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Impacting Indiana

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore Indiana. In this Indiana history lesson, 4th graders discuss how Indiana has developed through the years. Students discuss Indiana agriculture and follow a recipe using ingredients from Indiana crops. Students view...
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Contrasting Landscapes - UBC Farm Field Trip

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Learners visit the UBC Farm. In this lesson on various landscapes, students spend a day at the University of British Columbia exploring the farm and trail adjoining the campus. This lesson could be modified for use in any region that has...
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Hydroponics

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students experiment with growing food using hyrdroponics. In this science lesson, students grow lettuce in a confined space with weight limitations. Students start a plastic pop bottle garden observing the growth and charting it....
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The Joy of a Garden

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study environmental stewardship. For this environmental stewardship lesson, students read the story The Gardner and define the character's actions for the environment. Students define philanthropy and complete a Venn...
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Testing Soils for Garden Planting

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders collect soil samples and record the location of the samples by using GPS.
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A Garden in the Mailbox

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study seed catalogs to find information about plants and growing seasons. They write letters requesting a seed catalog after using online resources. They use them complete an associated worksheet and discuss zone maps for their...
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Secrets of the Ocean Realm - In the School "Star Gardens"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars learn to use a tide table in plotting tidal curves and create a tide calendar by plotting a month-long tidal curve on an ordinary pictorial calendar.
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GI's, Gals & Gardens

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, in groups, design a war participation campaign for a specific audience during WWII. They design posters and prepare an oral presentation for the class.

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