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Lesson Plans & More

Whether you are looking for specific Standards-based lessons or searching for activity inspiration, explore these resources.

Lesson Plans

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Lesson Plans

We have created and adapted school garden lesson plans and unit plans that fully integrate with North Carolina state education standards. Organized by grade and subject.

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Virtual Lessons

During Covid school closures, we developed an interactive lesson (using Google Slides) for grades 1-5. “Save a copy” and share with your class. Lesson plans (with Standards) provided for each lesson.

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Behavior Management

Taking a class to the garden should be a fun experience for the students, but it’s not recess. Use this practical guide to establish your outdoor classroom expectations.

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School Garden Literature and Resource Book List

Browse through our list of favorite books that feature gardens, life cycles, plant parts, composting, and so much more. Lesson plans with literature connections are linked! A separate list of resource books for teachers and garden volunteers offer a wealth of additional information.

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Seed Packet

The “Flourish Me” worksheet helps students illustrate what conditions allow them to thrive as they grow and develop. Students will recognize that they likely flourish under different conditions than their peers, though we all have minimum needs that must be met.

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Pollinators

There’s a lot of “buzz about pollinators. Explore our resources including a native plant pollinator reference guide, a pollinator matching game, and expert insight into pollinator conservation.

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Learning Centers

Engaging 20 or even 30 students in the garden is a daunting task. Use centers to facilitate small group activities and engage in integrated learning experiences.

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