What's in the Forest?
Grades K-2
Discover why trees are important, investigate the living and non-living components of a forest, and identify forestry products.

Tree-mendous Fruits
Grades 3-5
Investigate a variety of tree fruits, discover how and where they are grown, and explore their nutritional benefits.

Milk: The Scoop on Chemical and Physical Changes
Grades 6-8
Dive into the science behind dairy processing—milk to cheese, butter, yogurt, ice cream, and more. Apply your physical science knowledge to determine if these changes are physical or chemical. This tasty investigation makes chemistry deliciously real!

The Water Footprint of Food
Grades 9-12
Explore concepts of sustainability by evaluating the water footprint of food. Students are introduced to irrigation practices throughout the world, consumptive and non-consumptive water use, and investigate the water requirements for various food crops.

“The Tree Farmer” by Chuck Leavell and Nicholas Cravotta
Challenged by his grandson as to how he can grow beautiful trees only to cut them down, the tree farmer shares his knowledge and understanding of trees as a renewable resource. He also shares his love of the products trees provide and how they touch the souls of the people whose lives they grace.

Tree Fruits Flowchart
What do apples, peaches, and pears have in common? They all grow on trees! The Tree Fruits Flowchart is a vibrant, educational tool that shows how popular tree fruits are grown, harvested, and transported from the orchard to your local store. Using clear visuals and concise text, it highlights the journey and nutritional value of apples, cherries, oranges, peaches, and pears.

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.