Discover Christmas Trees
Grades K-2
Explore the history of the Christmas tree, explain the life cycle of a conifer, identify types of trees and how they adapt, discover what it's like to work on a Christmas tree farm, and examine the ecology of conifer trees.

Cultures, Food, and Communities Around the World
Grades 3-5
Explore different cultures around the world, compare worldwide communities with local communities, and explain the interrelationship between the environment and community development.

Mastering Mindful Eating
Grades 6-8
Explore hunger, satiety, and mindful eating to discover how our eating habits are impacted by our awareness to physiological signals of hunger or fullness.

Methods of Crop Modification
Grades 9-12
Explore six scientific processes that can be used in plant breeding to modify the genotype of a plant in the pursuit of desired characteristics.

Vegetables Flowchart
This six-page informational sheet describes the process of how vegetables are grown and harvested, how they get from the farm to the store, and nutrition facts.

“Christmas Farm” by Mary Lyn Ray
When Wilma decides her garden needs a new beginning, she gathers all her supplies and sixty-two dozen balsam seedlings to start a Christmas tree farm.

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.