It All Begins With Soil
This lesson is intended for upper elementary, and middle school students. There is an additional lesson for younger students titled Soil Sort. Students examine soil to identify its components and ways that its structure affects plant growth.
View LessonAcid to Alkaline
Students explore pH with an emphasis on soil pH. This activity uses soils and vinegar solutions.
View LessonPlan It, Map It
Using the information provided, students work with their teacher and resources available to plan their garden and employ math skills to do so.
View LessonPaper Pieces
Learn the process of creating and recycling paper.
View LessonHoney Treats
Learn about the nutritional value of honey and its role in the sports industry while making an energy filled snack.
View LessonBee Bingo
Through a fun Bee Bingo game, students will learn some of the important vocabulary that is included in many pollinator lessons while sharpening their listening skills and their ability to follow instructions.
View LessonBeefo Bingo
Beefo Bingo involves students in a fun and exciting game while learning about by-products of the beef industry.
View Lesson1, 2, 3 Infinity?
Connecting annuals, biennials, and perennials to the foods we eat helps students understand the nutrients those foods provide us and why the plants contain those nutrients. The focus will be on how plants store food and why.
View LessonInch by Inch, Row by Row
Students plan and map garden beds, using information about growth requirements for each plant.
View LessonFlorida’s Milk Makers
Students will explore the Florida dairy industry, including breeds of dairy cattle and the significance the dairy industry has in the state.
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