Garden, Grow and Learn

Math 

• Count and record the number of different plants and vegetables.
• Estimate the length and width of the garden, rows, paths and height of plants.
• Explore patterns and display results on different types of charts and graphs.
• Measure growth rates of plants. 
• Review graphs and tables to determine which plants grow best in various climates.
• Calculate an area of land and crop yield.

Science

• Investigate the functions of different plant structures. 
• Use five senses to explore various vegetables and herbs. 
• Learn about the ways that food is grown and impacts on water systems. 
• Observe a real-life water cycle experiment using a salad cup terrarium as the moisture in the soil heats up and forms condensation around the lid, then cools and drops down to the soil again.  
• Learn about food decomposition and food waste.
• Learn about environmental sustainability.

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Language 

• Read and discuss books about food and where food comes from.
• Sort plant names or garden tools into alphabetical order. 
• Keep daily journals tracking observations in the garden such as plant changes, weather conditions, wildlife sightings, and classroom activities. 
• Investigate a vegetable or fruit and create an illustrated pamphlet with information about the food (e.g., best growing conditions, when it’s in season, how to prepare it).
• Write a poem, letter, song or other narrative to describe experiences visiting the garden and exploring using five senses. 

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Art 

• Create paintings, drawings, prints or sculptures of vegetables growing in the garden. 
• Create a collage using pictures of plants from seed catalogues. 
• Make a step-by-step video of students planting a garden or how to harvest vegetables from a tower garden.
• Create music with a makey makey piano using carrots or other vegetables from the school garden.
• Make a time-lapse film of a plant growing using a movie camera with single-frame capability. 

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Social Science 

• Trace the path of a fruit or vegetable from the field to the table. 
• Identify activities related to having a garden or farm and identify everyone who contributes to these jobs in your community.
• Explore traditional ways to grow, hunt, fish, harvest or prepare food.
• Plant a three sisters garden.
• Discuss climate change and its impact on our food system.