Collective School Garden Network has resources from across the Web to help you incorporate garden-based education and plant projects while adhering to educational standards. View Resource »
Common Core & Next Generation Science in the Garden
Life Lab has cross-mapped every lesson in The Growing Classroom with the Common Core Math and Language Arts standards and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Check out this page for lots of great resources and lessons. View Resource »
Germination & Plant Reproduction
Growing seedlings from seeds isn’t just about getting a head start on next spring’s garden! It is a golden opportunity to learn about plant life cycles, seed structure, and little tricks that some plants have developed such as needing to expose seeds to cold temperatures before they will germinate. Take a look at this resource from Easy Science for Kids for tips and information on germination and plant reproduction. View Resource »
Forcing Spring Bulbs
Do you have any flower bulbs left over from fall planting? This great indoor-outdoor lesson can help students conceptualize some plants’ need for cold temperatures. Forcing is the process of exposing bulbs to necessary cold temperatures (usually accomplished by placing them in a refrigerator) and then planting them in an environment that makes them think it is time to grow. View Resource »
Using Veggies From School Gardens in Recipes
This document is a great reminder of the ways that school gardens are a great way to introduce children to a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Find fun summer recipes as well as documents to help you navigate issues of food safety. View Resource »
