Welcome, teachers!

This curriculum was designed for use in a garden program to teach students about science, based on the California State Content Standards.  Divided by grade level (K-5), each grade level has at least four garden-based lessons as well as hands-on investigation or experimentation.  The investigations are the last lessons in each grade level and meet the Investigation and Experimentation standards.  At the top of each lesson, look for the subject, topics, duration and links to lesson materials.  Every lesson also includes a binder-clip key, which specifies the lesson objectives, materials and content standards.

Enjoy using these activities to watch your garden and students grow!

Kindergarten

Plants and Animals
Six Plant Parts
Edible Bug Project
Give Me Five!

First Grade

The Root Show
The Radish Experiment
The Sugar Snap Pea Experiment
Seed Sensations

Second Grade

Pollination Power
Do They Grow Up or Down?
Metamorphosis Magic
Red Worms Rock!

Third Grade

The Three Sisters
Habitat Hopscotch
Hula Hoop Habitats
Bugs, Bugs, Everywhere!

Fourth Grade

Food Chain
Producers and Consumers
F.B.I.
Living v. Non-living
It’s Just Dirt Isn’t It?

Fifth Grade

Colored Carnations & Celery
Why Are Plants Green?
Everything Breathes
The Digestive Dance
Will It Grow?