Vermicomposting
Grades K-2
Create a worm bin which will serve as a basis for investigations.

Types by Texture
Grades 3-5
Investigate soil texture and determine the texture of several soil samples.

Test Tube Hydroponics
Grades 6-8
Investigate the importance of nutrients to support plant growth and discover how plants grow without soil by growing and observing plants in this hydroponic system.

Photoperiod Phenomena
Grades 9-12
Understand how photoperiodism impacts plants and animals in the environment and learn how egg farms use this science to manage the laying of eggs by their hens.

“Compost Stew” by Mary McKenna Siddals
From apple cores to zinnia heads, readers will discover the best ingredients for a successful compost pile. How do you start a compost pile? What's safe to include? This book provides the answers.

Soil Samples (Soil Texture)
This is a great kit for teaching students about soil textures. The soils samples are intended for students who are doing a texture analysis by feel and appearance.
Order kit from agclassroomstore.com.

NAITC School Garden Center

Discover a wealth of resources offering practical information about gardening, including engaging lesson plans and activities to integrate gardening into core curriculum.