Unit Plan

Lower Elementary Lessons for Classroom and Garden

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Learn important science topics by exploring the hobby of gardening. A 16-lesson unit explores several science topics through the lens of gardening. Pupils learn about erosion, soil characteristics, capacity, and several other topics as they complete the hands-on activities in each lesson.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use as a complete unit or choose lessons that fit your objectives
  • Create a vertical gardening unit to incorporate different grade levels
Classroom Considerations
  • Expects access to a garden area
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Pros
  • Includes sample student work to reference
  • Offers detailed teacher guides for each lesson
Cons
  • None
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