Garden Lesson Plans

Do you have a garden at your school and not sure what to do?


Check out these lessons! Each lesson is designed to engage students in grade level SOL learning while giving them a hands-on experience in the garden!

​​Bugs in the Garden

Subject: Science
Grades: K-5


Students will learn about different insects commonly found in a garden, and how they fit into the ecosystem.
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Garden Planning

Subject: Science
Grades: K-5


Students will prepare a garden plan for each planting season.
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Healthy Eating Habits

Subject: Health
Grades: K-5


Students will discuss healthy eating options and students will harvest food for preparation and consumption in the garden.
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Measurement and Geometry K, 1, 2

Subject: Math
Grades: K-2


Students will use the garden to apply concepts of measurement and geometry in a real world setting. Students will also explore how these concepts can be used to plan a garden.
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Measurement and Geometry 3, 4,5

Subject: Math
Grades: 3-5


Students will use the garden to apply concepts of measurement and geometry in a real world setting. Students will also explore how these concepts can be used to plan a garden.
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Photosynthesis

Subject: Science
Grades: K-5


Students will observe the importance of sunlight for plant grow, and explore how plants derive energy from the sun through the process of photosynthesis.
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Plant Structures

Subject: Science
Grades: K-5


Students will be exploring the parts of a plant and their functions: roots, stems, xylem, phloem, leaves, flower, and fruit.
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Seed Germination

Subject: Science
Grades: K-5


Students will examine the process of seed start- ing (germination) and its role within the plant life cycle.
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Seed Saving

Subject: Science
Grades: K-5


Students will use plant material from the garden to harvest and preserve seeds for next season.
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Weather and Climate 1

Subject: Science
Grades: K-5


Students will identify, observe and document weather conditions in the garden using weather instruments.
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Weather and Climate 2

Subject: Science
Grades: K-5


Students will identify, observe and document weather conditions in the garden using weather instruments.
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Learn more about what we use in the gardens

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Garden Recipes

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Taste something fresh from the garden as a way to engage students and boost their interaction with learning. Following a recipe together invites all the senses and sharing a meal as a class is a great way to strengthen your classroom community.

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You can download our full cookbook


Good Bites from the Garden sponsored by the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation.


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We also have individual recipe cards available:

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Pizza Salad


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Brocauli Salad


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Summer Salad


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Red Radish Salad


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Rockin' Root Salad


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Awesome Autumn Salad


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Roasted Chickpea Recipe


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