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Resources (R) Activities (A) Lesson Plans (L) Link to PDF Download (PDF)
Accross Grade Levels
K-3: Then What Happened? (A) (PDF)
An activity based on Diary of a Worm, by Doreen Cronin
K-3: Construct a Bean Stalk Fort (A)
Learn about growing beans and construct a bean teepee in the school garden. Opens as a PDF.
K-3: Activities for the Outdoors (A) (PDF)
Some general ideas of how to connect the outdoors to lessons learned in the classroom.
K-2: Vegetable Soup (A) (R)
Students read the book Growing Vegetable Soup and make connections to math, science, and writing. Opens as a PDF.
K-2: Biscuits and Honey (A) (R)
Students read the book The Bee Tree and make connections to math, science, and writing. Opens as a PDF.
K-5: Connecting cooking with curriculum (R)
Ideas and strategies for incorporating cooking into curriculum for every grade level. Opens as a PDF.
K-6: A Handful of Seeds (R)(A)(L)
A fantastic resource! This PDF contains helpful background information about seeds, many detailed lesson plans for students of all ages, and curriculum ideas.
3-5: Parts of a Plant (R) (A)
An activity to help students identify the parts and special features of plants. Opens as a PDF.
Tree Planting: Preventing Erosion (A) (PDF)
Students learn about the role of trees in preventing erosion and plant a tree by the creek.
Back to School Activities (A) (PDF)
Fun activities for fall and the start of the school year.
Love letters to trout (A)
A language arts lesson that teaches students to express appreciation. (outside link)
Bye Bye Trout song (A)
A song about saying goodbye to trout - great for the drive home after a trip to a trout farm. (outside link)
Dream Stream (A)
A lesson to teach students about the factors that make up a healthy stream ecosystem. (outside link)
Seed Activities (A)(R) (PDF)
Activity ideas to tie seeds in with the curriculum. Also includes a book list.
K-5: Lettuce Be Different (A)(L)
Students talk about similarities and diffences with different varities of lettuce as an example. (Outside link)
2-3: Pumpkin Observations (L)
After taking a trip to a pumpkin patch, students make observations and collect data about pumpkins. (Outside link)
Starting Sweet Potato Vines (A)
An activity that teaches children how potatoes grow. Opens as a PDF. (Outside link)
Sprouts Away! (A)
Children plant sweet potatoes from slips. Opens as a PDF. (Outside link)
Early Childhood
Early introductions to Sensory Gardens: Infants and Toddlers (R) (PDF)
Tips for introducing young children to gardens utilizing all of the senses.
Building Positive Experiences with Healthy Food: Gardening with Preschoolers (R) (PDF)
Strategies for gardening with preschoolers.
Plant list for Pre-K Gardens (R)
A useful list of nontoxic plants that are safe for preschoolers. (Outside link)
Gardening Throughout the Seasons (R) (PDF)
Tips for engaging children with gardening during the winter months.
10 Steps to a Successful Children's Garden Project (R)
Easy steps to encourage young gardeners. (Outside link)
Kindergarten
Garden Planning (L) (PDF)
Students create a garden journal and plan what they need for a garden.
Insect Songs (A)
Two songs about bees. Opens as a PDF.
Pumpkin and Apple WOW Board (L) (PDF)
Students formulate questions about pumpkins and apples that they research before taking a trip to a farm.
Tasting Apples (L) (PDF)
Students taste different colors of apples and make a graph based on which ones they like best.
K and 3: Stone Soup (L) (PDF)
Kindergarten students team up with third grade buddies and make stone soup.
Adding Compost to the Garden (A) (PDF)
An introduction to compost for young children.
1st Grade 
Garden Planning (L) (PDF)
Students create a garden journal and plan what they need for a garden.
Habitat Garden (L) (PDF)
Students help to create a habitat garden.
Planting Seeds (L) (PDF)
Students discuss what plants need to grow, plant seeds, and make predictions about their plants growth.
Soil (L) (PDF)
Students explore components of soil by sorting samples from different locations.
Worms (L) (PDF)
Students hear a story about worms and observe real worms.
Making Your Own Seed Tapes (R) (A) (PDF)
How to make biodegradable seed tapes. A great way to combine measuring and gardening.
First Grade: Cucumber Soup (L) (PDF)
A tie in with the book, Cucumber Soup, this lesson plan has students do 4 cucumber themed activities at centers.
2nd Grade
Students create a garden journal and plan what they need for a garden.
Insect Jeopardy (L) (PDF)
Students use books and handouts to create game show questions about insects and then form teams and play the game.
3rd Grade
Garden Planning (L) (PDF)
Students create a garden journal and plan what they need for a garden.
Planting Starts (L) (PDF)
Students discuss warm and cool season plants, as well as which plants might need a “head start” inside. Students plant seeds in six pack containers and make predictions.
Background Information for Teachers: Soil (R) (PDF)
Basic soil information for teachers.
Mystery Soils: Soil Texture (A) (PDF)
This fun activity helps to familiarize students with different types of soil.
Soil Jeopardy (L) (PDF)
Students use books and handouts to create game show questions about soils and then form teams and play the game.
Apple Taste Testing (L) (PDF)
Students learn about different varieties of apples and have a taste test.
K and 3: Stone Soup (L) (PDF)
Kindergarten students team up with third grade buddies and make stone soup.
4th Grade
Partners in Pollination (L) (A) (R) - Smithsonian in Your Classroom
A detailed lesson plan with activities and resources for grades 4-9. Opens as a PDF.
An Apple a Day (L) - Student Version
An Apple a Day (L) - Teacher Version
A detailed lesson plan where students juice apples.
Bacteria for Breakfast (L) - Student Version
Bacteria for Breakfast (L) - Teacher Version
Students learn to make yogurt and make predictions about the process.
Got Butter? (L) - Student Version
Got Butter? (L) - Teacher Version
Students make predictions and then make butter from different milks.
A-maizing Corn (L) - Student Version
A-maizing Corn (L) - Teacher Version
Students learn about corn and then make popcorn.
Green Eggs and Ham (L) - Student Version
Green Eggs and Ham (L) - Teacher Version
Students compare the differences between commercial eggs and eggs from the farmers market.
What is in Season? (L) - Student Version
What is in Season? (L) - Teacher Version
Exploring the differences between heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables and commercial varieties.
Inch by Inch, Row by Row (L) - Student Version
Inch by Inch, Row by Row (L) - Teacher Version
Students calculate how much land was required to grow the vegetables for their vegetable soup.
In a pickle (L) - Student Version
In a pickle (L) - Teacher Version
Students learn different preservation methods, including how to make pickles.
Why We Buy (L) - Student Version
Why We Buy (L) - Teacher Version
Students compare and contrast ground beef from different sources and learn why some people might make different choices.
5th Grade
Glorious Weeds (R) - Green Teacher
A guide to edible weeds for older students. Opens as a PDF.
Garden Planning (L) (PDF)
Students create a garden journal and plan what they need for a garden.
Experimental Garden Planting (L) (PDF)
Students plant beans and set up an experiment.
Garden Scavenger Hunt (A) (PDF)
A fun outdoor scavenger hunt for older students.
Science Jeopardy (L) (PDF)
Students break into teams and create a jeopardy game.
Planning an Experimental Garden (L) (PDF)
Students create an experimental garden, altering variables and measuring results.
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