Science-Garden+Lesson+Plan

v see other ideas on our “Resources” page v take a field trip to a vegetable farm v take a field trip to a grocery store Discuss with class, age appropriate aspects of v nutrition…invite a nutritionist v origin of food sources v parts of plants v life cycles…water cycle v benefits of growing your own food …..........you know where it comes from …..........you know how it was grown …..........you have food if stores run out …..........you have food if you don’t have money v discuss organic vs. chemical…invite County Extension rep. .......... …nutrients .......... …pest controls Decide how much money you have to spend Determine availability of materials Plan fund-raisers, if necessary Research online to find out what grows in your area Ask students to interview parents about v experience…suggestions v plants they have success with v materials…donations From available choices ask students what they want to grow ...do you want to include flowers...why...why not Research online to determine which plants grow well together Decide final plan for what will be planted Brainstorm ideas for consideration... Ask for groups to draw up plansAsk for donations of materials from local business… v lumber/rocks for frame and supports v or containers…pots/kiddy swimming pool v soil v seeds/plants v fertilizer Ø build/set up area for the garden…ensuring adequate sun Ø prepare the soil… v mix w/sand if heavy v add organic matter, if sandy Ø add plants…plant seeds…ensuring adequate sun Ø add appropriate fertilizer Ø water…and set up watering schedule Ø assign/schedule jobs for watering weeding Ø watch and wait…and measure the plants v plot their growth v determine any additional needs for nutrients/water Ø document on paper and in photos & videos what is happening Ø post pictures and graphs of weekly progress Ø watch for pests and hand remove, if possible Ø research organic pest controls…discuss options… v have you changed your mind? Ø provide/make supports for tomatoes/cukes/beans Ø ** harvest, wash, and eat your bounty! **
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